Which of the following analyses is considered a posteriori?
A)accident analysis
B)fault tree analysis
C)failure modes and effects analysis
D)toxicology

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Accident analysis is considered a posteriori because it involves analyzing an event that has already occurred and identifying the causes and contributing factors leading to the event. Fault tree analysis and failure modes and effects analysis are examples of a priori analyses as they involve analyzing potential future events and identifying possible causes and contributing factors. Toxicology can be either a posteriori or a priori depending on the context and application of the analysis.

Which of the Following Analyses Is Considered a Posteriori