In the natural world, there often are many different factors associated with the occurrence of a particular outcome. Therefore, it is important that we as critical thinkers _____ whenever possible
A) create unfalsifiable theories
B) propose complex statements of causation
C) remember that correlation equals causation
D) rule out rival hypotheses
Answer: D
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