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­Study Findings: A recent study found that introducing electronic textbooks in schools has not significantly improved students' reading comprehension scores. The researchers contended that while electronic textbooks offer interactive features, these do not inherently enhance understanding of the material. They argued that the basic nature of reading comprehension, which relies heavily on text engagement and critical thinking, has not changed despite technological advances.

Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the researchers' reasoning?

A. Students who use electronic textbooks report higher levels of satisfaction with their learning materials than those using traditional textbooks.
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This does not address reading comprehension directly, so it does not strengthen the argument

 
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B. Schools that have introduced electronic textbooks have also invested in teacher training to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum.
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This does not directly address the effectiveness of electronic textbooks on reading comprehension

 
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C. Research has shown that the additional features of electronic textbooks, such as multimedia and hyperlinks, often distract students from the main text, reducing the depth of their engagement with the content.
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This statement, if true, supports the argument that electronic textbooks do not enhance reading comprehension because the additional features distract from deep engagement with the text

 
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 D. Many students using electronic textbooks perform better on interactive assessments that are integrated into the electronic textbook platform.
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This suggests that electronic textbooks might be beneficial, which would weaken the argument

 
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E. The cost of electronic textbooks is significantly lower than that of traditional textbooks, making them a more economical option for schools.
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This is about cost and does not address reading comprehension
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Correct Answer is C
- This strengthens the researchers' reasoning by providing a plausible explanation for why electronic textbooks do not improve reading comprehension
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Option C would most strengthen the researchers' reasoning because it directly supports the claim that the additional features of electronic textbooks can distract students, thus reducing their engagement and understanding of the material.
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C. Research has shown that the additional features of electronic textbooks, such as multimedia and hyperlinks, often distract students from the main text, reducing the depth of their engagement with the content. => CORRECT

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A. Students who use electronic textbooks report higher levels of satisfaction with their learning materials than those using traditional textbooks.
- This option is about student satisfaction, which does not directly relate to reading comprehension or the effectiveness of understanding the material.

B. Schools that have introduced electronic textbooks have also invested in teacher training to integrate technology effectively into their curriculum.
- This option discusses teacher training but does not address whether the electronic textbooks themselves improve reading comprehension.C. Research has shown that the additional features of electronic textbooks, such as multimedia and hyperlinks, often distract students from the main text, reducing the depth of their engagement with the content.

This option directly supports the researchers' argument that the interactive features of electronic textbooks do not inherently enhance understanding of the material and may, in fact, hinder engagement with the core text, which is crucial for reading comprehension.


D. Many students using electronic textbooks perform better on interactive assessments that are integrated into the electronic textbook platform.
- This option highlights performance on interactive assessments, not reading comprehension, which is the focus of the study's findings.

E. The cost of electronic textbooks is significantly lower than that of traditional textbooks, making them a more economical option for schools.
- This option is about the cost-effectiveness of electronic textbooks, which does not strengthen the researchers' reasoning about reading comprehension.
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