An Argument That Proceeds from Our Knowledge of an Effect

question 369

Multiple Choice

An argument that proceeds from our knowledge of an effect to a claim about the cause is:

• A) A categorical syllogism.
• B) An inductive argument.
• C) An argument from signs.
• D) A weak argument.
• E) A cogent argument.

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Definitions:

Causal Variables

Factors that directly influence the outcome of a situation, where changes in these variables cause changes in other variables.

B2B Market

Business-to-Business market, where transactions are conducted between companies, rather than between companies and consumers.

Macro Variables

Broad variables that describe the overall context of an economy, such as GDP, unemployment rates, inflation, and interest rates.

Micro Variables

Small-scale factors that can affect a business or research outcome; often specific to a particular area or sector.