Researcher argues causal claims can still be drawn from observational data
yanaiela · x · 2026-07-28
A researcher pushes back on a review that says an analysis is “purely observational” and therefore cannot establish causality.
The point being made is that causal claims can still be made from observational data, as long as the right assumptions are stated and the methodology is sound.
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