Table 3C
Given the following table:
-What method was used to determine the cause suggested by Table 3C?
A) The method of difference.
B) The method of concomitant variation.
C) The method of agreement.
D) The method of residues.
E) The joint method of agreement and difference.

Question

Table 3C
Given the following table: 
-What method was used to determine the cause suggested by Table 3C?
A) The method of difference. 
B) The method of concomitant variation. 
C) The method of agreement. 
D) The method of residues. 
E) The joint method of agreement and difference.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The joint method of agreement and difference combines both the method of agreement (identifying what is common in different instances where the effect occurs) and the method of difference (comparing a case where the effect occurs with a case where it does not, under similar circumstances except for one factor). This combination allows for a more robust determination of causality by both identifying the common factor present when the effect occurs and ensuring that this factor's presence or absence is what makes the difference in the outcome.

Table 3C Given the Following Table