Systemic Decision Making & Prob. Solving M3 Part 1

Question 1

Common factor method

Answer 1

In analyzing causation, looking for a single shared factor

Question 2

Concomitant variation

Answer 2

In analyzing causation, looking for a pattern of variation between a possible cause and a possible effect

Question 3

Process of elimination

Answer 3

In analyzing causation, successively ruling out non-causal factors until one correct causal factor remains

Question 4

Question of fact

Answer 4

A question with one correct answer

Question 5

Question of judgment

Answer 5

A question with competing and debatable answers

Question 6

Question of preference

Answer 6

A Question with many possible subjective answers

Question 7

Single difference method

Answer 7

In analyzing causation, looking for a causal factor that is present in one situation but absent in another similar situation

Question 8

Socratic questioning

Answer 8

A systematic, disciplined approach to asking questions aimed at assessing truth