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A school introduces a daily 15-minute meditation session for students. Over the next semester, disciplinary incidents decrease by 25%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?
Improved emotional regulation and stress management
Stricter enforcement of school rules
Increased parental involvement
Changes in the student population
2.
A company implements a new customer service training program. Within six months, customer complaints decrease by 35%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Fewer customers
Improved product quality
More effective customer service
Lower customer expectations
3.
A company introduces a policy allowing employees to bring their dogs to work. Six months later, employee absenteeism decreases by 15%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?
Improved mood and reduced stress
Increased accountability due to pet care
More frequent breaks for dog walks
Allergic employees quit their jobs
4.
A city installs speed cameras on a busy highway. After three months, the number of speeding tickets issued decreases by 40%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Fewer cars on the road
Malfunctioning speed cameras
Drivers reducing their speed
More lenient speed limits
5.
A company introduces a profit-sharing program for employees. The following year, employee retention rates increase by 25%. What is the most likely cause of this increase?
Improved job market conditions
Enhanced employee loyalty and satisfaction
Reduced workload
Increased job security
6.
A company increases its advertising budget by 50%. In the following quarter, sales rise by 20%. What is the most likely relationship between these events?
The increased advertising led to higher sales
Higher sales allowed for more advertising
Both events are unrelated
A third factor caused both increases
7.
A company introduces a wellness program that includes gym memberships and nutrition counseling. After six months, employee sick days decrease by 20%. What is the most probable effect of this program?
Improved employee health
Increased job satisfaction
Higher productivity
Lower stress levels
8.
A university introduces a new online learning platform. After one semester, student engagement in courses increases by 40%. What is the most probable effect of this increase?
Lower graduation rates
Decreased student performance
Improved academic outcomes
Reduced interest in on-campus activities
9.
A school district implements a "no homework" policy for elementary students. The following year, standardized test scores in reading comprehension increase by 10%. What is the most probable effect of this policy?
Students have more time for independent reading
Parents spend more time teaching their children
Teachers focus more on in-class instruction
Students experience less academic stress
10.
A university introduces a mandatory study skills course for first-year students. The following year, the freshman retention rate increases by 8%. What is the most likely effect of this new course?
Students are more prepared for academic challenges
The university has become more selective in admissions
Professors have lowered their grading standards
More financial aid is available to students
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