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A company executive concludes, 'Our recent employee satisfaction survey, which showed 75% satisfaction among respondents, proves that our new wellness program has significantly improved overall employee morale.' Which of the following, if true, would *most weaken* the executive's conclusion?

A The wellness program was implemented six months before the survey was conducted.
B Only 20% of the company's employees participated in the satisfaction survey.
C Employee turnover rates have decreased since the wellness program began.
D A similar survey conducted by a competitor showed 80% employee satisfaction.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

If only 20% of employees participated, the survey results may not be representative of 'overall employee morale.' This introduces a significant sampling bias, weakening the executive's broad conclusion.

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