The scientific concept of causality is complex. "Causality" means something very different to the average person on the street than to a scientist
If the ordinary meaning of a statement is "X is the only cause of Y," its related scientific meaning is: ________.
A) the occurrence of X makes the occurrence of Y
B) we can never prove that X is a cause of Y. At best, we can infer that X is a cause of Y
C) X is only one of a number of possible causes of Y
D) None of the above is correct.
C
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He wants to become a full time volunteer for their upcoming wildlife protection program and has even saved money to contribute to the cause. This group of environmental activists can be categorized under which of the following reference groups? A) primary group B) secondary group C) aspirational group D) dissociative group E) cognitive group
Existing claims related to product warranties and litigation as of December 31, 2016, indicate that it is probable that a liability has been incurred. However, as of December 31, 2016, the amount of the obligation cannot be reasonably estimated. Based on these facts, an estimated loss contingency should be
A) accrued. B) disclosed but not accrued. C) neither accrued nor disclosed. D) classified as an appropriation of retained earnings.
One common difficulty in creating a strong, competitive brand positioning is that many of the attributes or benefits that make up the points-of-parity and points-of-difference are ________
A) negatively correlated B) always correlated C) directly proportional D) never correlated E) positively correlated
________________________________________ is the level of earnings and the growth in the levels of earnings expected to persist in the future
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word