Which of the following is one criterion for evaluating causal arguments as successful?
A) The conclusion goes beyond the premises.
B) A correlation exists.
C) The data is not up-to-date.
D) None of these answers is correct.

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A causal argument attempts to establish a causal relationship between two events. A correlation, however, may exist without there being a causal relationship between the two correlated events. A strong causal argument will use only up-to-date data and not draw conclusions that are not supported by the premises.

Which of the Following Is One Criterion for Evaluating Causal