FOUNDATIONAL TERM
Reverse causation
反向因果
The presumed outcome influences the behavior or exposure being studied.
Study this concept in context
07 · How Health Research Works: Experiments, Observation, and Causation
A study finds that regular walkers are healthier. Does walking make the difference, or are healthier people more able to walk regularly? Good research uses careful comparisons to distinguish these explanations.
53 · Sleep, memory, mood, metabolism and immunity
Sleep connects learning, emotions, and bodily regulation. Mechanisms and study design help explain its importance without attributing every illness to poor sleep.
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