QA random shit

Question 1

equifinality and causal heterogeneity

Answer 1

= synonyms

• same Outcome may have different Causes
• could also say it as diff causal paths to the same outcome

Question 2

hoop test

Answer 2

= test to see if a hypothesis is even worth considering: needs some minimal evidence

e.g. hypothesis: public schools in some areas bc those are areas where crime lords are active
-> hoop test to see if the public schools are indeed in such areas