47 Identifying Cause and Effect Relationships
Critical Thinking
Analysis
Causal Relationships
Logic
Reasoning
47.1 Description:
This task involves analyzing given scenarios or statements to identify and explain the cause and effect relationships present. It evaluates the model’s ability to understand causal links and distinguish between causes and their consequences.
47.2 Modality:
Text only
47.3 Examples:
47.3.1 Example 1:
Input:
"Due to heavy rainfall, the river overflowed its banks, causing widespread flooding in the nearby town." Identify the cause and effect in this statement.Output:
Cause: Heavy rainfall
Effect: Widespread flooding in the nearby town
Explanation: The heavy rainfall led to the river overflowing, which in turn resulted in the flooding. This demonstrates a chain of cause and effect.47.3.2 Example 2:
Input:
"The company's profits increased after they launched a new marketing campaign." Identify the cause and effect in this statement.Output:
Cause: Launching a new marketing campaign
Effect: Increase in company's profits
Explanation: The new marketing campaign is presented as the cause that led to the effect of increased profits. However, it's important to note that in real-world scenarios, there might be multiple factors contributing to such outcomes.