In Each Case, Which of Mill's Methods Is Being Used

question 26

Short Answer

In each case, which of Mill's Methods is being used?
-A cook tries adding five different ingredients to different batches of cookies in an attempt at discovering a new taste. Ingredients are added one at a time per batch. All the added ingredients that contain chemical X produce cookies that are as hard as rocks. The other chemicals do not produce this result. The cook concludes that the chemical X makes the cookies hard.

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Definitions:

Oral Consumption

Oral consumption refers to the intake of substances through the mouth, typically involving food, drinks, medication, or other substances.

Neurological Side Effects

Adverse outcomes affecting the nervous system, potentially arising from medications, diseases, or injuries.

Mercury

A chemical element with symbol Hg and atomic number 80, known for being a liquid metal at room temperature and for its toxicity.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, it acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.