RA final exam questions and answers with complete solution
Rick and Steve both weighed 140 lbs. They decided to test the effects of skipping rope. They
both ate the same meals and portions every day; they both drank the same amount and kinds
of liquids every day; they made sure they walked and drove the same amount each week. Only
Steve skipped rope for 20 minutes three times a week. After 4 months Rick weighed 143 lbs.
and Steve weighed 135 lbs.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer b
Rick and Steve both weighed 140 lbs. They decided to test the effects of skipping rope. They
both ate the same meals and portions every day; they both drank the same amount and kinds
of liquids every day; they made sure they walked and drove the same amount each week. Only
Steve skipped rope for 20 minutes three times a week. After 4 months Rick weighed 143 lbs.
and Steve weighed 135 lbs.
What conclusion can be derived from applying the method to this case?
A) Skipping rope for 20 minutes three times a week is probably causally connected to body
weight.
B) Skipping rope for 20 minutes three times a week is probably not causally connected to body
weight.
C) Eating the same meals and portions every day is probably causally connected to body weight.
D) Eating the same meals and portions every day is probably not causally connected to body
weight. - correct answer a
Mildred noticed mold forming on four pieces of furniture. The mold formed in different rooms;
it formed on different color furniture; it formed on furniture that was quite old and furniture
that was quite new. However, Mildred did notice that all the furniture that had mold was made
of wood.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
, RA final exam questions and answers with complete solution
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer a
Rachel wanted to see how long it took to clean her apartment. When she waited a month
before cleaning, the process took her 90 minutes. When she cleaned it every 2 weeks, the
process took 45 minutes. When she cleaned it every week, the process took her 20 minutes.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer e
Suppose John, Paul, George, and Ringo all had dinner together. Both Paul and Ringo became ill,
but not John nor George. John had fish and fries. Paul had fish, fries, and salad. George had a
hamburger and fries. Ringo had a hamburger, onion rings, and salad. Thus it seems the salad
made Paul and Ringo ill.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer c
A causal network is the set of necessary conditions that bring about an effect.
A) True
B) False - correct answer a
Rick and Steve both weighed 140 lbs. They decided to test the effects of skipping rope. They
both ate the same meals and portions every day; they both drank the same amount and kinds
of liquids every day; they made sure they walked and drove the same amount each week. Only
Steve skipped rope for 20 minutes three times a week. After 4 months Rick weighed 143 lbs.
and Steve weighed 135 lbs.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer b
Rick and Steve both weighed 140 lbs. They decided to test the effects of skipping rope. They
both ate the same meals and portions every day; they both drank the same amount and kinds
of liquids every day; they made sure they walked and drove the same amount each week. Only
Steve skipped rope for 20 minutes three times a week. After 4 months Rick weighed 143 lbs.
and Steve weighed 135 lbs.
What conclusion can be derived from applying the method to this case?
A) Skipping rope for 20 minutes three times a week is probably causally connected to body
weight.
B) Skipping rope for 20 minutes three times a week is probably not causally connected to body
weight.
C) Eating the same meals and portions every day is probably causally connected to body weight.
D) Eating the same meals and portions every day is probably not causally connected to body
weight. - correct answer a
Mildred noticed mold forming on four pieces of furniture. The mold formed in different rooms;
it formed on different color furniture; it formed on furniture that was quite old and furniture
that was quite new. However, Mildred did notice that all the furniture that had mold was made
of wood.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
, RA final exam questions and answers with complete solution
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer a
Rachel wanted to see how long it took to clean her apartment. When she waited a month
before cleaning, the process took her 90 minutes. When she cleaned it every 2 weeks, the
process took 45 minutes. When she cleaned it every week, the process took her 20 minutes.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer e
Suppose John, Paul, George, and Ringo all had dinner together. Both Paul and Ringo became ill,
but not John nor George. John had fish and fries. Paul had fish, fries, and salad. George had a
hamburger and fries. Ringo had a hamburger, onion rings, and salad. Thus it seems the salad
made Paul and Ringo ill.
Which of Mill's methods applies to this case?
A) Method of agreement
B) Method of difference
C) Joint method of agreement and difference
D) Method of residues
E) Method of concomitant variations - correct answer c
A causal network is the set of necessary conditions that bring about an effect.
A) True
B) False - correct answer a
