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Example 4: Sequence and cause

Last Updated On: Sat Aug 29 2026

Passage

The cafe introduced a new menu in June. Its sales were higher in July than in June.

Proposed Inference

The new menu definitely caused the increase in sales.

Judgment

The inference cannot be determined.

Explanation

  1. The passage establishes that the menu change came before higher sales.
  2. It gives no evidence excluding other reasons, such as seasonal demand or promotions.
  3. A sequence of events is not proof of causation.
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