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16 Sep 2014, 02:26
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In State X, a citizens' group is advocating for a ban on mobile phone use while driving, citing concerns over accidents and damage to state property.
Which of the following would NOT serve as effective evidence to support the group's position?
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents
C. Research studies on the negative impact of multitasking on driving safety
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h
E. Testimonials from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones
Which of the following would NOT serve as effective evidence to support the group's position?
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents
C. Research studies on the negative impact of multitasking on driving safety
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h
E. Testimonials from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones
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Official Solution:
In State X, a citizens' group is advocating for a ban on mobile phone use while driving, citing concerns over accidents and damage to state property.
Which of the following would NOT serve as effective evidence to support the group's position?
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents
C. Research studies on the negative impact of multitasking on driving safety
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h
E. Testimonials from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned.
Explanation: This is strong evidence supporting the group's position. If regions with a mobile phone ban while driving show a decrease in traffic accidents, it implies that such a ban could be effective in reducing accidents, thereby supporting the group's advocacy in State X.
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents.
Explanation: This is direct evidence supporting the group's position. Police reports that specifically attribute mobile phone use as a cause of accidents demonstrate a clear link between mobile phone use while driving and traffic accidents.
C. Research studies on the impact of multitasking on driving safety.
Explanation: These studies would likely provide scientific evidence about the dangers of divided attention while driving, such as using a mobile phone. This supports the group's argument by showing that multitasking, including phone use, impairs driving safety.
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h.
Explanation: This data is not conclusive evidence that drivers are using mobile phones. The speed at which a mobile phone is moving does not necessarily indicate that it's being used by a driver. It could be used by passengers in a vehicle or by individuals in public transport, hence it does not directly support the group's position.
E. Accounts from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones.
Explanation: Personal testimonials from drivers who have had accidents while using their mobile phones provide anecdotal evidence supporting the group's claim. These accounts can be powerful in illustrating the real-life dangers of mobile phone use while driving.
Answer: D
In State X, a citizens' group is advocating for a ban on mobile phone use while driving, citing concerns over accidents and damage to state property.
Which of the following would NOT serve as effective evidence to support the group's position?
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents
C. Research studies on the negative impact of multitasking on driving safety
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h
E. Testimonials from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones
A. Statistics showing a significant decrease in traffic accidents in regions where mobile phone use while driving is banned.
Explanation: This is strong evidence supporting the group's position. If regions with a mobile phone ban while driving show a decrease in traffic accidents, it implies that such a ban could be effective in reducing accidents, thereby supporting the group's advocacy in State X.
B. Official police reports linking mobile phone use to specific traffic accidents.
Explanation: This is direct evidence supporting the group's position. Police reports that specifically attribute mobile phone use as a cause of accidents demonstrate a clear link between mobile phone use while driving and traffic accidents.
C. Research studies on the impact of multitasking on driving safety.
Explanation: These studies would likely provide scientific evidence about the dangers of divided attention while driving, such as using a mobile phone. This supports the group's argument by showing that multitasking, including phone use, impairs driving safety.
D. Data from mobile carriers showing the number of phone calls made at speeds exceeding 30 km/h.
Explanation: This data is not conclusive evidence that drivers are using mobile phones. The speed at which a mobile phone is moving does not necessarily indicate that it's being used by a driver. It could be used by passengers in a vehicle or by individuals in public transport, hence it does not directly support the group's position.
E. Accounts from drivers involved in accidents while using mobile phones.
Explanation: Personal testimonials from drivers who have had accidents while using their mobile phones provide anecdotal evidence supporting the group's claim. These accounts can be powerful in illustrating the real-life dangers of mobile phone use while driving.
Answer: D
02 May 2022, 03:37
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The question or/and solution has been revised and edited. Thank you sayantanc2k !!!
I don't see a scenario where multi-tasking can consistently be a better outcome for a large number of casual drivers, so you can assume that it is going to be a pretty negative result. 
