Which of the following refers to an incorrect assumption that because one variable precedes another in time,it is the cause of the outcome?
A)Ad hoc error
B)Post hoc error
C)Proctor hoc error
D)All of the above

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The correct term is "Post hoc error," also known as "post hoc ergo propter hoc" fallacy, which means "after this, therefore because of this." It refers to the incorrect assumption that just because one event or variable follows another in time, the first event or variable must be the cause of the second.

Which of the Following Refers to an Incorrect Assumption That