Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

1. 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?

2. A country implements stricter food labeling laws. Within two years, obesity rates decrease by 5%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?

3. A city bans single-use plastic bags. Within a year, the amount of plastic waste in local waterways decreases by 30%. What is the most probable effect of this ban?

4. A state increases funding for early childhood education. Ten years later, high school graduation rates in the state increase by 5%. What is the most probable connection between these events?

5. A university implements a peer mentoring program for first-year students. After one year, first-year student retention rates increase by 15%. What is the most likely cause of this increase?

6. A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Over the next two years, bicycle commuting increases by 40%. What is the most probable cause of this increase?

7. A streaming service introduces a new recommendation algorithm. User watch time increases by 25% in the following quarter. What is the most likely cause of this increase?

8. A company introduces a new employee wellness program. Six months later, employee sick days decrease by 15%. What is the most probable effect of this program?

9. A state implements a comprehensive opioid prevention and treatment program. Over the next three years, opioid-related deaths decrease by 25%. What is the most probable connection between these events?

10. A school district implements a comprehensive anti-bullying program. After one year, reported incidents of cyberbullying decrease by 40%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?