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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Understand the application and importance of cost-benefit analysis within bureaucratic decision-making.

Understand the impact of repeated exposure to violence on perceptions and behaviors.

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Definitions:

Final Payment

The final payment is the last installment paid in a payment schedule, settling the remaining balance of a financial obligation.

Compounded Monthly

A method where the interest earned on an investment is calculated and added to the principal every month.

Equal Payments

Regular payments of the same amount over a specified period, often used in loan repayment plans.

Compounded Quarterly

Interest calculation on the initial amount plus any accumulated interest four times a year.