Post Hoc: because one thing follows another, it is held to cause
the other
Joint effect: one thing is held to cause another when in fact they
are both effects of a 3rd cause
Insignificant: one thing is rightly held to cause
another but
is insignificant compared to other causes
Wrong Direction: the direction between cause and effect is
reversed
Complex Cause: the cause identified is only a part of the entire
cause of the effect
Smoking may cause an increase in air pollution, but it is insignificant in relation to the other pollutants.