David Brin

When we see a strong correlation, and the matter at-hand is something with major health or safety or security implications, then we are behooved to at least begin taking preliminary precautions in case the correlation proves to be causative.

American Author

Use 'causative' to point out what is making something else happen.

Look for Cause

'Causative' implies something is responsible for an effect or outcome.

Imply Responsibility

Use 'causative' when identifying the source of a problem or condition.

Identify the Source

Causative verbs show someone causes another to act, often indirectly.

Control or Influence

Causatives can express giving permission or allowing an action.

Express Permission

Causatives are used when arranging for someone else to do something.

Indicate Arrangement

 and their genes and see if there are differences. And eventually we may be able to understand if they're not just correlative differences, but causative. Studies in model systems like mouse and other animals are also helping do this, but people are now using