Many people make the mistake of looking for the causes of a problem after they find the effects of it.There may be many common factors that have nothing obviously related to the situation,or factors difficult to detect that can interfere with a successful problem solution.This situation is best known as a(n):
A)preexisting baseline.
B)hindsight bias.
C)evidence-based management.
D)sampling on the dependent variable.

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Sampling on the dependent variable refers to the methodological error of looking only at cases where the phenomenon of interest is present and ignoring cases where it is absent. This can lead to incorrect conclusions about the causes of a problem because it overlooks instances that could provide a contrast and more comprehensive understanding of the situation.

Many People Make the Mistake of Looking for the Causes