Information and IdeasVery hardFinding that weakens a claim about a cause
Information and Ideas practice question
A café claims that its new loyalty card increased its takings, since takings rose 20% in the month after the card was introduced.
Which finding, if true, would most directly weaken the café's claim?
- A. The month after the card was introduced was the first month of the tourist season, and takings at the café have risen by about 20% in that month every year.Correct
- B. The card is popular with regulars.
- C. The card was printed locally.
- D. Takings are counted daily.
Answer: A. The month after the card was introduced was the first month of the tourist season, and takings at the café have risen by about 20% in that month every year.
A seasonal rise that happens every year explains the 20% without the card.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The card is popular with regulars.
- Popularity doesn't show it raised takings.
- C. The card was printed locally.
- Irrelevant.
- D. Takings are counted daily.
- Irrelevant.
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