Information and IdeasVery hardFinding that weakens a claim about a decline
Information and Ideas practice question
A museum director claims that the museum's falling attendance is due to the new admission charge introduced in January.
Which finding, if true, would most directly weaken the director's claim?
- A. Attendance began falling steadily eighteen months before the charge was introduced and continued at the same rate afterward.Correct
- B. The charge is lower than at comparable museums.
- C. Visitors have complained about the charge.
- D. Attendance at the free gallery next door has risen.
Answer: A. Attendance began falling steadily eighteen months before the charge was introduced and continued at the same rate afterward.
A decline already under way at the same rate before the charge cannot be caused by the charge.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The charge is lower than at comparable museums.
- A low charge could still deter some visitors.
- C. Visitors have complained about the charge.
- Complaints support the director's claim.
- D. Attendance at the free gallery next door has risen.
- A rise next door is consistent with visitors avoiding the charge — it supports the claim.
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