Which of the Following Is NOT a Basic Condition That

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic condition that must be met before inferring a cause-and-effect relationship between a risk factor and a health outcome?

• A) The evidence must be consistent.
• B) The relationship need not make sense.
• C) There must be a dose-response relationship.
• D) The alleged cause must have been in place before the health outcome appeared.