When a possible cause occurs prior to the effect,____ has been demonstrated.
A)temporal precedence
B)covariation
C)plausibility
D)causality

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Temporal precedence is the essential criterion for demonstrating causality. It means that the cause must come before the effect. For example, if a researcher wants to claim that smoking causes lung cancer, they must demonstrate that people who smoke develop lung cancer after they start smoking, not before. Therefore, the best choice is A) temporal precedence.

When a Possible Cause Occurs Prior to the Effect,____ Has