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An error in causal reasoning that claims a link between two effects where none exists is assuming a(n) . |
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In studies of causation in a population, is an abbreviation for the suspected causal factor. |
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A(n) claim is one that states that one thing causes another. |
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An undesired trait of some causal explanations is . |
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In studies of causation in a population, a sample of the target class whose members are not exposed to C (or known not to display E) is called a(n) . |
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A -to- experiment is a study intended to demonstrate causation in populations, by means of the exposure of an experimental group, but not a control group, to a suspected causal agent C. |
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In studies of causation in a population, is an abbreviation for the difference between frequency of effect (or cause) in the experimental group and frequency of effect (or cause) in the control group. |
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In arguments about specific events, a(n) is a reason for seeing X as the cause of Y. |
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In studies of causation in a population, is an abbreviation for the given or suspected effect. |
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In studies of causation in a population, a sample of the target population whose members are exposed to C (or known to display E) is a(n) group. |
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The portion of the experimental or control group (measured as a percentage) that displays E is the of . |
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A(n) -to- study is a study intended to demonstrate causation in a population, by means of an experimental group that has already been exposed to suspected causal agent C, and a control group that has not. |
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A(n) -to- study is one intended to demonstrate causation in a population, by means of an experimental group that has already displayed effect E, and a control group that has not. |
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causation is an error in causal reasoning that correctly attributes a causal link to two events, but calls X the cause of Y when really Y has caused X. |
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