Which of the Following Does Not Represent a Criterion for Causality

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not represent a criterion for causality?

• A) there is a correlation between the cause and the effect
• B) the cause precedes the effect in time
• C) the change in the effect is not caused by some third variable
• D) it is not necessary for two variables to be correlated with each other

Understand the concepts of morphological convergence and divergence in evolution.

Describe the geological timeline and the historical context of evolutionary theory.

Recognize the role of genetic mutations in species diversity and evolutionary change.

Understand the significance of homologous structures and developmental genetics in demonstrating evolutionary relationships.

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