Single-cause vs the principle of multiple causation
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Compare and contrast the concepts of the single-cause explanation and the principle of multiple causation in explaining events and outcomes.
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The expert examines single-cause versus the principle of multiple causation. The solution is 300 words with references.
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Single-cause is when an event or outcome can and is traced back to one single action, (Hirt, 1995).When an event or incident happens it is tried to be explained by a cause. Grades are a very common one amongst college students (money and bills as we get older). Receiving a bad grade on an exam can be explained by one event, did not study. It is justified by studying harder for the next exam a getting a better grade. The student repeats over and over, "if I would
have studied more on that first test, I would have done better". The same outcome could be ...
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