The Decomposition of Correlation Coefficients into Causal Effects
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4823653 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R N Davidson (University of Hull), Roei Davidson (0000-0002-2038-7455, University of Hull, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1977 |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue | 7 |
| Pages | 805-812 |
| Publication date | 1977-07-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Environment and Planning A Economy and Space (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-518X • E-ISSN: 1472-3409 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1068/a090805 |
| OpenAlex | W2090567490 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 5 |
The correlation coefficient is commonly used, yet its potential for drawing causal inferences is hardly tapped. Given even quite a simple correlation matrix, any coefficient may be readily decomposed into direct and indirect effects; joint effects with other specified variables; and coordinated error effects due to unspecified causes. A worked example relating to crime rates is given
Correlation · Correlation coefficient · Decomposition · Econometrics · Regression analysis · Simple correlation · Statistics · Advanced Causal Inference Techniques · Chemistry · Mathematics · Opinion Dynamics and Social Influence · Applied Mathematics
| Citations per year | 0.33 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2023 - 2023 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |