The Mistake of Inferring Causality from Two Events Happening One

question 199

Multiple Choice

The mistake of inferring causality from two events happening one after the other is called

• A) the post hoc, ergo propter hoc fallacy.
• B) the fallacy of composition.
• C) Ockham's razor.
• D) the fallacy of co-dependence.

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Definitions:

Bonded Female Vole

A female vole that has formed a close, usually mating, partnership with a male vole, showing social and monogamous behavior.

Promiscuously

In a manner indicating a lack of discrimination or a readiness to engage in varied interactions, often used in biological contexts to describe molecules or genes that interact with multiple partners.

Tactile Displays

Devices that provide information through touch, often used in technology to assist individuals who are visually impaired.