Which of the following are important, but not necessary, to establishing a causal relationship?
A) mechanism and time order
B) context and time order
C) mechanism and context
D) context and association

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Mechanism and context are important for establishing a causal relationship because they provide a plausible explanation and relevant conditions under which the relationship occurs, but they are not strictly necessary to demonstrate causality. Time order and association are more fundamental criteria for establishing causality.

Which of the Following Are Important, but Not Necessary, to Establishing