Causation Requires Both (1) Empirical (I

question 7

True/False

Causation requires both (1) empirical (i.e., statistical) correlation and (2) a plausible cause-and-effect argument.

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Definitions:

Financial Disaster

A situation where financial loss is so severe that it can cause a collapse of economic stability in an individual or organization's circumstances.

Academic Disaster

A significant failure or catastrophic event in the educational realm, negatively impacting the academic progress or institutions involved.

Provost

A senior administrative officer in a college or university, typically responsible for academic and administrative affairs.

Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy where one incorrectly infers a cause from an effect.