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12 Nov 2024, 01:38
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Some medical researchers suspect that eye mascara brushes can become contaminated with bacteria, leading to conjunctivitis and other eye infections. The contamination usually manifests itself after six months of use. Because of this, these researchers suggest that mascara brushes should not be used for more than six months.
Which of the following statements would most weaken the suggestion put forth by these medical researchers?
A The medical researchers found that those people who carefully sealed the brushes in their mascara tubes were as likely to have contaminated brushes as those who did not.
B The medical researchers did not find more bacteria contamination in mascara brushes that were used for eight months than those used for six months.
C The medical researchers do not know why mascara brushes usually become contaminated after six months.
D The medical researchers did not consider other possible contaminants such as viruses, or product defects.
E The medical researchers found that those who used contaminated mascara brushes had no higher incidence of conjunctivitis or eye infections than those who did not.
Which of the following statements would most weaken the suggestion put forth by these medical researchers?
A The medical researchers found that those people who carefully sealed the brushes in their mascara tubes were as likely to have contaminated brushes as those who did not.
B The medical researchers did not find more bacteria contamination in mascara brushes that were used for eight months than those used for six months.
C The medical researchers do not know why mascara brushes usually become contaminated after six months.
D The medical researchers did not consider other possible contaminants such as viruses, or product defects.
E The medical researchers found that those who used contaminated mascara brushes had no higher incidence of conjunctivitis or eye infections than those who did not.
12 Nov 2024, 02:31
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Conclusion: Mascara brushes should not be used for more than six months.
We need to weaken the conclusion. so We need to look for an answer that attacks the suggestion of not using mascara brushes for more than 6 months.
A- INCORRECT- this discuss the practice of Mascara storage and suggest the likelihood of contamination in both cases. But contamination is there, so it does not weaken the conclusion.
B) -INCORRECT - the contamination starts at 6 months so even if the degree of contamination is same for 8 months. that does not invalidate the usage suggestion.
C) INCORRECT - even if they don't know the reason. the contamination is there and in this case the suggestion still holds true.
D) INCORRECT - There can be other possible contaminants but this does not impact the relationship between bacterial contamination and 6 months expiry suggestion.
E) ✅ this option suggest that those who used contaminated mascara brushes had no higher incidence of conjunctivitis or eye infections than those who did not. this means the suspicion that eye mascara brushes can become contaminated with bacteria, leading to conjunctivitis and other eye infections. can be ruled out. Hence no reason to stop using Mascara brush after 6 months in this context.
We need to weaken the conclusion. so We need to look for an answer that attacks the suggestion of not using mascara brushes for more than 6 months.
A- INCORRECT- this discuss the practice of Mascara storage and suggest the likelihood of contamination in both cases. But contamination is there, so it does not weaken the conclusion.
B) -INCORRECT - the contamination starts at 6 months so even if the degree of contamination is same for 8 months. that does not invalidate the usage suggestion.
C) INCORRECT - even if they don't know the reason. the contamination is there and in this case the suggestion still holds true.
D) INCORRECT - There can be other possible contaminants but this does not impact the relationship between bacterial contamination and 6 months expiry suggestion.
E) ✅ this option suggest that those who used contaminated mascara brushes had no higher incidence of conjunctivitis or eye infections than those who did not. this means the suspicion that eye mascara brushes can become contaminated with bacteria, leading to conjunctivitis and other eye infections. can be ruled out. Hence no reason to stop using Mascara brush after 6 months in this context.
12 Nov 2024, 06:34
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Correct answer is B.
A. This option suggests that contamination occurs regardless of how well the mascara is sealed. However, it does not weaken the suggestion that mascara brushes become contaminated after 6 months or that they should not be used beyond that period.
B. This option indicates that brushes used for longer than 6 months do not necessarily have more bacteria than those used for 6 months. This finding would weaken the suggestion, as it implies that the 6-month cutoff may not be relevant to contamination levels.
C. This option addresses the researchers' understanding of the contamination process but does not directly affect the validity of the 6-month recommendation. Knowing the cause of contamination is not essential to the conclusion.
D. This option raises a concern about other contaminants but does not address the specific issue of bacterial contamination or the 6-month guideline.
E. This option suggests that contamination may not lead to eye infections or conjunctivitis, which would weaken the reason for limiting mascara use to 6 months. However, it does not directly challenge the 6-month guideline based on bacterial levels.
A. This option suggests that contamination occurs regardless of how well the mascara is sealed. However, it does not weaken the suggestion that mascara brushes become contaminated after 6 months or that they should not be used beyond that period.
B. This option indicates that brushes used for longer than 6 months do not necessarily have more bacteria than those used for 6 months. This finding would weaken the suggestion, as it implies that the 6-month cutoff may not be relevant to contamination levels.
C. This option addresses the researchers' understanding of the contamination process but does not directly affect the validity of the 6-month recommendation. Knowing the cause of contamination is not essential to the conclusion.
D. This option raises a concern about other contaminants but does not address the specific issue of bacterial contamination or the 6-month guideline.
E. This option suggests that contamination may not lead to eye infections or conjunctivitis, which would weaken the reason for limiting mascara use to 6 months. However, it does not directly challenge the 6-month guideline based on bacterial levels.
