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I would like to understand the correct way to explain the reason for something using because.

For example,

  1. Maximum likelihood is a commonly used method in the statistic. That because it is easy in comparison with other methods.

    1. Maximum likelihood is a commonly used method in the statistic. That is because it is easy in comparison with other methods.

Any help, please?

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The conjunction because has nothing to do with verbs. It's purpose is to introduce a clause that justifies or explains an assertion.

"Because" can be used in many ways, but a simple form is...

[Complete sentence A] BECAUSE [complete sentence B]

  • Complete sentence A makes a claim or an assertion.

  • Complete sentence B justifies or explains complete sentence A.

  • A "complete sentence" is a sentence with both a subject and a predicate.

Here is an example a native speaker may use:

The Maximum Likelihood method is commonly used in statistics because it is easier to use than other methods.

Complete sentence A: "The Maximum Likelihood method is commonly used in statistics."

Assertion: The method is commonly used.

Complete sentence B: "It is easier to use than other methods."

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