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Statistical studies show that last year there was the greatest drop in the violent crime rate over the course of a year since such statistics were first gathered. But they also reveal that at the same time public anxiety about violent crime substantially increased.
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy described above?
(A) Longer prison sentences were the primary cause of the decrease in the violent crime rate over the course of last year.
(B) As in the past, last year’s increase in public anxiety about violent crime has been consistently underreported in the news media.
(C) Most people can realistically assess the likelihood that they will become victims of violent crime.
(D) People who feel the most anxiety about violent crime usually live in areas with relatively high violent crime rates.
(E) The proportion of violent crimes covered in the news media nearly doubled over the course of last year.
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy described above?
(A) Longer prison sentences were the primary cause of the decrease in the violent crime rate over the course of last year.
(B) As in the past, last year’s increase in public anxiety about violent crime has been consistently underreported in the news media.
(C) Most people can realistically assess the likelihood that they will become victims of violent crime.
(D) People who feel the most anxiety about violent crime usually live in areas with relatively high violent crime rates.
(E) The proportion of violent crimes covered in the news media nearly doubled over the course of last year.
06 Feb 2022, 03:10
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Pre-thinking
The paradox in this question revolves around the fact that though there was a drop in violent crime rate over the course of one year, public anxiety about violent crime substantially increased.
1) What if the violent crime that occurred were serious in nature, for ex. they lead to loss of life and property. This could explain, though there was a drop, the intense nature of the crime made people anxious.
2) What if more people are now exposed to the news, i.e. prior to one year fewer people knew about such crimes and now more people are aware of the incidents.
Answer choice elimination
(A) Longer prison sentences were the primary cause of the decrease in the violent crime rate over the course of last year.
This explains why there was a drop in the rate of violent crime, but does not provide an explanation why people are anxious despite the decrease in the number. Eliminate the option !
Note: We need to resolve the paradox, hence the correct answer choice should provide an explanation for both sides of the stimulus.
(B) As in the past, last year’s increase in public anxiety about violent crime has been consistently underreported in the news media.
Alright the numbers underreported, but this does not provide any explanation why did the anxiety increase in the first place. Hence, this option is totally irrelevant. Eliminate the option !
(C) Most people can realistically assess the likelihood that they will become victims of violent crime.
The information does not any details on why did the anxiety increase despite the decrease in the crime rate. Eliminate the option !
(D) People who feel the most anxiety about violent crime usually live in areas with relatively high violent crime rates.
Well the crime rate decreased, so they should be less anxious about the violent crime, but instead they are more anxious now. The option doesn't help us find the reason for the same. Eliminate the option !
(E) The proportion of violent crimes covered in the news media nearly doubled over the course of last year.
Perfect ! Inline with our pre-thinking (point 2). Because more people are now aware of the violent crime, they are more anxious about it.
The paradox in this question revolves around the fact that though there was a drop in violent crime rate over the course of one year, public anxiety about violent crime substantially increased.
1) What if the violent crime that occurred were serious in nature, for ex. they lead to loss of life and property. This could explain, though there was a drop, the intense nature of the crime made people anxious.
2) What if more people are now exposed to the news, i.e. prior to one year fewer people knew about such crimes and now more people are aware of the incidents.
Answer choice elimination
(A) Longer prison sentences were the primary cause of the decrease in the violent crime rate over the course of last year.
This explains why there was a drop in the rate of violent crime, but does not provide an explanation why people are anxious despite the decrease in the number. Eliminate the option !
Note: We need to resolve the paradox, hence the correct answer choice should provide an explanation for both sides of the stimulus.
(B) As in the past, last year’s increase in public anxiety about violent crime has been consistently underreported in the news media.
Alright the numbers underreported, but this does not provide any explanation why did the anxiety increase in the first place. Hence, this option is totally irrelevant. Eliminate the option !
(C) Most people can realistically assess the likelihood that they will become victims of violent crime.
The information does not any details on why did the anxiety increase despite the decrease in the crime rate. Eliminate the option !
(D) People who feel the most anxiety about violent crime usually live in areas with relatively high violent crime rates.
Well the crime rate decreased, so they should be less anxious about the violent crime, but instead they are more anxious now. The option doesn't help us find the reason for the same. Eliminate the option !
(E) The proportion of violent crimes covered in the news media nearly doubled over the course of last year.
Perfect ! Inline with our pre-thinking (point 2). Because more people are now aware of the violent crime, they are more anxious about it.
General Discussion
22 Mar 2022, 21:29
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Hi Team,
Why not option B?
If last year they had underreported the anxiety and this year they collected correct data, it will show it has increased.
If last year the anxiety rate was 10% where as it should have been 30%. This year it is 20%. Obviously if we compare to the wrong data it shows as more.
Why not option B?
If last year they had underreported the anxiety and this year they collected correct data, it will show it has increased.
If last year the anxiety rate was 10% where as it should have been 30%. This year it is 20%. Obviously if we compare to the wrong data it shows as more.
