The following two statements refer to experimental causality.
I.In order for causality to be accepted in an experiment,changes in the
Independent variable must precede changes in the dependent variable.
II.In order for causality to be accepted in an experiment,only one alternative
Explanation of the outcome must be eliminated.
Which,if any,of these statements is (are)true?
A)I only
B)II only
C)I and II are both true
D)Neither I nor II is true

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Statement I is true, as changes in the independent variable must precede changes in the dependent variable to establish causality. Statement II is not entirely accurate, as eliminating all alternative explanations of the outcome is often not possible, but rather, researchers aim to control as many variables as possible to strengthen the argument for causality.

The Following Two Statements Refer to Experimental Causality