tisane.variable.Measure.causes

method

Measure.causes(effect)

Adds a causes relationship to a data variable.

Parameters

effect (AbstractVariable) – The effect of the data variable

See also

associates_with

create a correlation relationship

Examples

>>> import tisane as ts
>>> adult = ts.Unit(name="adult")
>>> pounds_lost = adult.numeric("pounds_lost")
>>> group = ts.Unit(name="group")
>>> exercise_regimen = group.nominal(name="exercise_regimen")
>>> exercise_regimen.causes(pounds_lost) # the exercise regimen causes the number of pounds lost