This lack of reliability, can be ..?

Question

How to say the factors are responsible for the lack of credibility?

This lack of reliability can be imputed to several factors.

"imputed" is probably wrong. What word should I use, in an academic environment?

I would not say that "imputed" is wrong, but I would agree that "attributed" is far more commonly used.

RegDwighт · Accepted Answer · 2011-03-03 21:41:45Z

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How about attributed, ascribed, put down, traced back?

By the way, the comma in your sentence is completely uncalled for.

edited Mar 3 '11 at 21:41

answered Mar 3 '11 at 21:36

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+1 for the comma comment - that comma really needs to go :) – psmears Mar 3 '11 at 22:25

Hellion · Answer 2 · 2011-03-03 21:45:37Z

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blamed on, caused by one or more of, caused by any of, placed at the feet of, pinned on?

answered Mar 3 '11 at 21:45

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