If It Was Discovered That Drinking Fine Wine Was Associated

question 17

Multiple Choice

If it was discovered that drinking fine wine was associated with good health, one could:

• A) conclude that people who can afford to drink wine can also afford good health care.
• B) conclude that only healthy people drink wine.
• C) predict that people who drink fine wine will tend to be healthier.
• D) conclude that some chemical in the wine caused improved bodily functions.

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