Explain What Post Hoc Fallacy Means and Give an Example

question 54

Essay

Explain what post hoc fallacy means and give an example.

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Definitions:

Control Group

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the treatment being tested, used as a benchmark to measure the effects of the treatment on the experimental group.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Experimental Group

In research, a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under investigation to assess its effect.

Potential Confound

A variable that could distort the results or conclusions of a study or experiment by intermingling its effects with those of the variables of interest.