Ravi Notices That All of His Neighbors Who Own Cats

question 15

Multiple Choice

Ravi notices that all of his neighbors who own cats are also divorced, and concludes that cat ownership must result in divorce. Ravi is

• A) correct in his analysis.
• B) confusing correlation and causation.
• C) describing difference-in-differences.
• D) describing regression discontinuity.

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Definitions:

Beneficence

The ethical principle of acting in the best interest of others, promoting good and preventing harm.

Veracity

The adherence to the truth; a fundamental principle in ethics focusing on honesty and accuracy.

Fidelity

The degree of accuracy or faithfulness with which something reproduces a sound, image, or idea, or the loyalty towards commitments or obligations.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government; in personal terms, the capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.