The scientific concept of causality is complex. "Causality" means something very different to the average person on the street than to a scientist. If the ordinary meaning of a statement is "X is the only cause of Y," its related scientific meaning is: .
A) we can never prove that X is a cause of Y. At best, we can infer that X is a cause of Y
B) the occurrence of X makes the occurrence of Y
C) X is only one of a number of possible causes of Y
D) None of the above is correct.

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In scientific terms, causality often implies that X is one of many potential causes of Y, rather than the sole cause.

The Scientific Concept of Causality Is Complex