Statement I: The book became a bestseller within a week. Statement II: The author received a prestigious literary award.
Correct answer: C. Both are effects of a common cause
- A. I is the cause and II is its effect
- B. II is the cause and I is its effect
- C. Both are effects of a common cause
- D. Both are unrelated
Explanation
The correct answer is that both statements are effects of a common cause. It is plausible that a major promotional effort, such as a large marketing campaign or previous accomplishments of the author, could have led to both the rapid increase in book sales and the recognition through a literary award. Option A is incorrect because the book's immediate success does not automatically lead to an award. Option B is incorrect as literary awards are generally recognized for quality rather than sales alone. Option D is incorrect because it disregards the potential influence of external factors that could impact both statements simultaneously.
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Cause and effect questions examine whether one event produces another, whether both arise from a common factor, or whether their connection is only coincidental. They involve identifying preceding and resulting events, separating correlation from causation, and judging whether the stated evidence supports a direct, possible or unlikely relationship.
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