Causal Fallacies
Post Hoc : Because one thing follows another, it is held to be caused by the
other.
Joint effect : One thing is held to cause another when in fact they are both the
joint effects of an underlying cause.
Insignificant : One thing is held to cause another, and it does, but it is
insignificant compared to other causes of the effect.
Wrong Direction : The direction between cause and effect is reversed.
Complex Cause : The cause identified is only a part of the entire cause of the effect.
other.
Joint effect : One thing is held to cause another when in fact they are both the
joint effects of an underlying cause.
Insignificant : One thing is held to cause another, and it does, but it is
insignificant compared to other causes of the effect.
Wrong Direction : The direction between cause and effect is reversed.
Complex Cause : The cause identified is only a part of the entire cause of the effect.
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