Suppose That a Sales Consulting Firm Notices a Correlation Between

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a sales consulting firm notices a correlation between the sale of house paint and number of home sales in an area. As the number of home sales increases, the sale of house paint increases, and vice versa. The consulting firm concludes that buying a home causes the new owners to purchase house paint. What method did the consulting firm use in drawing this conclusion?

• A) The method of concomitant variation.
• B) The method of agreement.
• C) The method of difference.
• D) The method of residues.
• E) The joint method of agreement and difference.

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Definitions:

Detachment

The emotional state of being impartial or aloof from others, often considered a mechanism to avoid distress or disappointment.

Ambivalence

The simultaneous presence of conflicting emotions, attitudes, or thoughts towards a person, object, or situation.

Protest

An expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in a public context.

Despair

A profound feeling of hopelessness, dejection, and loss of interest or pleasure in activities, often impeding normal functioning.