Which of the following is true regarding the concept of causation?
A. It describes how one event can bring about change in another.
B. For any two events that occur, economists state that the first must have caused the second.
C. It states that if event A causes event B, then event B cannot have a causal effect on event A.
D. It states that if event A causes event B, then event B must also cause event A.
Which of the following is not an example of a causal claim?
A. Heavy drinking will lead to liver disease.
B. Exercising daily will lead to weight loss.
C. It rains more often on days you wash your car.
D. All of the above are examples of causal claims.
Answer (2)
Causation indicates how one event causes a change in another, and OC is not a causal claim because it reflects correlation rather than causation. The correct answers are OA for the first question and OC for the second. ;
The correct answer to the first question regarding causation is A, as it accurately describes how one event can cause a change in another. For the second question about causal claims, the correct answer is C, as it reflects correlation rather than a direct causal relationship. Options A and B are definitive causal claims because they establish direct cause-and-effect linkages.
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