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Causal Reasoning Quiz
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1
"Relevant difference" reasoning can be conclusive if careful experimental scientific methods are used.
A)True
B)False
2
When applying "relevant difference" reasoning, one must be careful to deal only with relevant differences. The problem is, determining what is relevant or not is subjective and based in part on our background knowledge.
A)True
B)False
3
It is fair to say that "relevant difference" reasoning and "relevant common thread" reasoning are variations of the same argument and, as such, can be evaluated using similar criteria.
A)True
B)False
4
Where statistical significance is concerned, the number of individuals in the study is irrelevant.
A)True
B)False
5
It is fair to say that experimental studies are inherently superior to nonexperimental studies when trying to find causal connections.
A)True
B)False







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