A retail company implemented a new 'incentive program' for sales staff, leading to a 20% increase in average monthly sales per employee. The CEO attributed this entire increase solely to the incentive program.

For each statement, select the choice that best completes it.

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A retail company implemented a new 'incentive program' for sales staff, leading to a 20% increase in average monthly sales per employee. The CEO attributed this entire increase solely to the incentive program.

For each statement, select the choice that best completes it.

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C) A potential *alternative cause* for the sales increase could be: 'A recent expansion into a new, high-demand market.'
A *necessary assumption* for the CEO's claim to be valid is: 'No other significant changes that could impact sales occurred simultaneously.'. An alternative cause offers another plausible reason. A necessary assumption eliminates other factors as causes, ensuring the stated cause is the sole or primary driver for the observed effect.

A retail company implemented a new 'incentive program' for sales staff, leading to a 20% increase in average monthly sales per employee. The CEO attributed this entire increase solely to the incentive program. For each statement, select the choice that best completes it.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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