You Are Listening to a News Report That Claims a New

question 55

Multiple Choice

You are listening to a news report that claims a new study has found convincing evidence that a particular weight-loss product is much more effective than diet and exercise.What can you infer about the "convincing evidence" in this case?

• A) It agrees with the hypothesis.
• B) Statistical tests showed significantly more weight loss in the participants who used the weight-loss product than those who relied on diet and exercise.
• C) All the participants lost at least 10 pounds.
• D) Only the participants who used the weight-loss product lost weight.
• E) The participants who used the weight-loss product lost an average of 3 pounds,while the participants that used diet and exercise lost an average of 2 pounds.

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