Evaluate one of the following causal arguments for strength and cogency, according to the necessary conditions specified in Chapter 7:
Correlation
Temporal Precedence
Absence of third variables and spurious factors
You can also evaluate an argument of your own choice, in the areas of health sciences or psychology.
Yahaya Hassan, “Likely cause of Alzheimer’s identified in new study,” Medical News Today, Sep 28, 2021, https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/likely-cause-of-alzheimers-identified-in-new-study , accessed Oct. 18, 2021
Caron Christina, “Spanking is Ineffective and Harmful to Children, Pediatrician’s Group Says,” The New York Times, Nov 5, 2018, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/05/health/spanking-harmful-study-pediatricians.html , accessed Oct 18, 2021
Both articles contains links to related studies. It would be very helpful to take a closer look at one or more of those.
Another currently discussed topic is the harmful effect of Instagram on adolescents. Find a recent scientific study and evaluate its causal argument.
