Is It Ever Possible to Conclude That Two Things Are

question 8

Multiple Choice

Is it ever possible to conclude that two things are causally related without committing the post hoc fallacy?

• A)No, because conclusions about causality are always false.
• B)No, because causal conclusions can only be deduced from the order of events.
• C)Yes, as long as the conclusion isn't based solely on the order of events.
• D)Yes, as long as the conclusion is based solely on the order of events.
• E)Yes, as long as we don't try to conclude which is the cause and which is the effect.

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Definitions:

Cost/o

A prefix in medical terms related to ribs.

Crani/o

A prefix relating to the skull.

Arthrocentesis

A medical procedure involving the puncture of a joint space with a needle to remove synovial fluid for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Patella

Also known as the kneecap, it is a small flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint.