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The curves generated by traditional statistical methods to analyze empirical data on human longevity predict that some humans would live beyond 130 years.
According to the curves EVT generates, however, the limit on human life spans is probably between 113 and 124 years.
To date, no one has lived beyond the upper limits indicated by EVT analysis.
Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the statements above?
EVT is, in general, a
This extends the application of these statistical models beyond the limit of human life spans. These models could be applied to other topics and predicting their reliability is unknown from the given statements.
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EVT fits the data about
Why this is right
This must be true since no one has lived beyond the upper limits of EVT analysis (124 years) and traditional analysis predicts that some humans could live beyond 130 years.
Skill tested: Must be True · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.
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According to the findings derived
This goes beyond what can be known for sure. While no one has lived beyond the upper limits indicated by EVT analysis, that doesn't mean it's impossible for someone to do so.
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Given the results generated by
This suggests that it is impossible to extend human life beyond the limit indicated by EVT analysis, but that takes the information too far. Even though the data fits EVT analysis better than traditional analysis, the limits indicated by EVT analysis are not necessarily the actual limits of the human life span.
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Traditional statistical methods of empirical
Whether EVT analysis should replace traditional analysis is not suggested by the statements, since nothing in the statements suggest a preference for one method over the other.
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