A study by behavioral economist Dr. Aris Thorne suggests that listening to fast-paced music while shopping can lead to impulsive purchasing. Analyzing data from 5,000 retail transactions, the team compared the average tempo of background music to the total money spent by customers. The team found that the faster the music played during a customer's visit, the more likely the customer was to buy items that were not on their original shopping list.
Which choice best states the function of the underlined sentence in the overall structure of the text?
To summarize the specific results of the team’s analysis
To describe the data collection method used in the study
To offer a counterargument to the team’s initial hypothesis
To explain why the team chose to focus on retail stores
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The text describes the study's setup and then, in the underlined sentence, states what the team found (faster music = more impulse buys). This summarizes the results.
Choice B is incorrect. Data collection (5,000 transactions) was mentioned earlier. Choice C is incorrect. The finding supports the idea of impulsive behavior, it doesn't counter it. Choice D is incorrect. It doesn't explain why they chose retail, just that they used it.