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What is the concept of a necessary cause in a causal association?
What is the concept of a necessary cause in a causal association?
- The presence of the cause necessarily implies the presence of the outcome.
- The presence of the cause alone implies the occurrence of the outcome.
- The presence of the outcome implies the presence of the cause. (correct)
- The presence of the outcome is irrelevant to the presence of the cause.
What can be inferred about a sufficient cause of an outcome?
What can be inferred about a sufficient cause of an outcome?
- The presence of another cause is necessary for the outcome to occur.
- The presence of the outcome implies the presence of the cause.
- The presence of the cause alone can cause the outcome. (correct)
- The presence of the cause is irrelevant to the occurrence of the outcome.
What is the difference between a necessary and sufficient cause?
What is the difference between a necessary and sufficient cause?
- A sufficient cause is always present, while a necessary cause is not always present.
- A necessary cause cannot cause the outcome on its own, while a sufficient cause can. (correct)
- A necessary cause is always present, while a sufficient cause is not always present.
- A necessary cause can cause the outcome on its own, while a sufficient cause cannot.
In Rothman's causality pies, what is represented by each individual case?
In Rothman's causality pies, what is represented by each individual case?
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What can be inferred about 'A' in the example of disease X?
What can be inferred about 'A' in the example of disease X?
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What is the key difference between a necessary but not sufficient cause and a sufficient but not necessary cause?
What is the key difference between a necessary but not sufficient cause and a sufficient but not necessary cause?
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What is the purpose of distinguishing between necessary and sufficient causes?
What is the purpose of distinguishing between necessary and sufficient causes?
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What can be inferred about a cause that is neither necessary nor sufficient?
What can be inferred about a cause that is neither necessary nor sufficient?
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What is the main idea behind Rothman's causality pies?
What is the main idea behind Rothman's causality pies?
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What is the significance of identifying necessary causes in a causal association?
What is the significance of identifying necessary causes in a causal association?
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