A recent multivariate extension of the classical twin study in theory allows the inference of the direction of causation between correlated traits solely using cross-sectional data. In this paper we briefly review this model and assess its usefulness by applying it to a number of pairs of biological and psychological variables between which the nature of the causative relationship is already kn...

Abstract Middle English had a rich inventory of verbs that could be used as causatives in periphrastic (or analytic) constructions. Interestingly, we see two like do and make , which share several similarities their basic meaning, are both causative verbs. The present paper explores the relationship uses with an infinitive complement period. By means Multiple Correspondence Analysis (MCA), it w...

Like other Atlantic languages, Wolof has a large inventory of verbal derivation suffixes, but is exceptionally well endowed for causative with no less than eight different suffixes. This article analyzes the values these suffixes and reveals firstly double gradient distinctions concerning degrees involvement causer causee. Among two show typologically rare specialization, one being specialized ...