Expression of IdeasVery hardPresenting a nuanced conclusion
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- A trial gave 200 schoolchildren a free breakfast for a term.
- Their attendance rose by 4%.
- Their test scores did not change significantly.
- Teachers reported that the children were more attentive in the first lesson.
The student wants to present the trial's results without overstating them. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Free breakfasts raised attendance by 4% and, teachers reported, improved attention in the first lesson, though test scores did not change significantly.Correct
- B. Free breakfasts improve children's test scores.
- C. Two hundred children took part in the trial.
- D. Teachers reported that the children were more attentive.
Answer: A. Free breakfasts raised attendance by 4% and, teachers reported, improved attention in the first lesson, though test scores did not change significantly.
The gains and the null result together.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Free breakfasts improve children's test scores.
- Overstates: scores did not change significantly.
- C. Two hundred children took part in the trial.
- Sample size only.
- D. Teachers reported that the children were more attentive.
- One result without the others.
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