Logical Reasoning

PT132 · S4 · Q26 Sociologist: A recent study of 5,000

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Sociologist: A recent study of 5,000 individuals found, on the basis of a physical exam, that more than 25 percent of people older than 65 were malnourished, though only 12 percent of the people in this age group fell below government poverty standards.

Apparent Paradox

A recent study of 5,000 individuals found, on the basis of a physical exam, that more than 25 percent of people older than 65 were malnourished, though only 12 percent of the people in this age group fell below government poverty standards.

In contrast, a greater percentage of the people 65 or younger fell below poverty standards than were found in the study to be malnourished.

Evaluate

The wrong answers will all make it more clear why a difference between those 65 and older and those under 65 exists.

26.

Each of the following, if true, helps to explain the findings of the study cited by the sociologist EXCEPT:

  1. Doctors are less likely to

    Explains the Paradox

    This helps to explain why those over 65 are more likely to be malnourished—lack of medical treatment.

    9% picked this

  2. People over 65 are more

    Explains the Paradox

    This helps to explain why those over 65 are more likely to be malnourished—increased nutritional needs.

    5% picked this

  3. People over 65 are more

    Explains the Paradox

    This helps to explain why those over 65 are more likely to be malnourished—loss of appetite.

    4% picked this

  4. Correct

    People 65 or younger are

    Why this is right

    While this provides information about the likelihood of a certain event for both those over 65 and under 65, it does not provide any information as to why.

    Skill tested: Paradox · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    77% picked this

  5. People 65 or younger are

    Explains the Paradox

    This helps to explain why those under 65 are less likely to be malnourished—good digestion.

    5% picked this

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