Mill's Method of Agreement Helps to Identify Causes by Looking

question 44

Multiple Choice

Mill's method of agreement helps to identify causes by looking for:

• A)the factor that most people agree is responsible for the effect
• B)the factor that most experts agree is responsible for the effect
• C)an explanation that is agreement with other known cause/effect relationships
• D)a common factor that is present in all the cases in which the effect occurs
• E)a common factor that is present throughout the whole world

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Definitions:

Differential Gene Expression

The process by which genes are turned on or off in different cell types, allowing for cellular diversity and function.

Teratogen

Any agent capable of interfering with normal morphogenesis in an embryo, thereby causing malformations; examples include radiation, certain chemicals, and certain infectious agents.

Morphogenesis

The biological process that causes an organism to develop its shape and structure.

Neonate

Newborn individual.