Causality

=Establishing= =Causality:=

(See Graphic 5)

Causal argument is reasoning which purpose to test whether A causes B.(See graphic 5a) Particular – this individual thing causes something OR General – this type of thing causes this other type


 * A caused B
 * A cured B
 * A prevented B





All causal
Also implied that the situation is one we have an interest in controlling. “A could cause B” “A did cause B” “A does cause B”.(See Graphic 5b)

Good causal arguments contain a congruence aspect; they state a connection between occurrences or phenomena. Also, a good causal argument always contains an exclusion aspect, a ruling out.

Analysis of information needs to be more focused on to help learners learn to think more critically and develop the analytical skills.

(Original page by Mary Frangie)