Mill's Method of Difference Helps to Identify Causes By

question 33

Multiple Choice

Mill's method of difference helps to identify causes by:

• A)examining the differences between the suspected causal factor and the effect
• B)examining cases in which the suspected cause is not present in order to see whether the effect still occurs
• C)examining cases in which the suspected cause is present in order to see whether different effects occur
• D)eliminating causal explanations about which most people disagree
• E)eliminating causal explanations about which most experts disagree

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