Which of the following is correct?
A) X is a sufficient cause of Y if Y always happens when X is present
B) Y is a necessary cause of X if Y always happens when X does
C) X is a necessary cause of Y only if Y happens before X
D) Y is a sufficient cause of X only if X happens before Y

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A sufficient cause guarantees the effect; if X is present, Y always occurs, making X a sufficient cause of Y.

Which of the Following Is Correct