In Early December, Sales Reports Show a Spike in Orders

question 38

Essay

In early December, sales reports show a spike in orders for G.I. Joe toys. The company reduced the cost of the toys in the last ten shopping days before Christmas. Why can't they say that the decreased price caused the spike in orders for the toys?
a. concomitant variation
b. appropriate time order of occurrence
c. laboratory experiment
d. none of the above

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