title: Inferring causality.
abstract: The goal of research is to discover new knowledge to improve patient care. Research is essential because of its ability to establish causal relationships. This article discusses the minimum requirements a research report must meet to establish a causal relationship.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Giuffre
mesh_terms: D015984:Causality; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D015399:Nursing Research; D011897:Random Allocation; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D012107:Research Design; D016037:Single-Blind Method; D013997:Time Factors