Which of the following is NOT required to demonstrate that A causes B?
A) a logical connection between A and B
B) A occurs before B
C) A and B are connected through C, a variable causing both A and B
D) Removing A will result in the removal of B
E) Removing B will not necessarily result in the removal of A

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To demonstrate causation, it is not necessary to show that A and B are connected through a third variable C that causes both. This would suggest a confounding variable rather than a direct causal relationship.

Which of the Following Is NOT Required to Demonstrate That