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A recent study concludes that the new public park with running trails in Downtown Metroville has not contributed to an overall improvement in residents' physical fitness. This conclusion is based on a citywide survey showing no significant change in the citywide average of weekly exercise hours, even among residents who reported using the new park after the park's opening. However, that conclusion may be too simplistic. During the same period, there was a substantial increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers across Metroville. Additionally, the use of online fitness programs rose markedly, likely owing to the recent expansion of high-speed internet service in the area.
In this passage, the public health official attempts to challenge the study's conclusion by:
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
In this passage, the public health official attempts to challenge the study's conclusion by:
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
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A recent study concludes that the new public park with running trails in Downtown Metroville has not contributed to an overall improvement in residents' physical fitness. This conclusion is based on a citywide survey showing no significant change in the citywide average of weekly exercise hours, even among residents who reported using the new park after the park's opening. However, that conclusion may be too simplistic. During the same period, there was a substantial increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers across Metroville. Additionally, the use of online fitness programs rose markedly, likely owing to the recent expansion of high-speed internet service in the area.
In this passage, the public health official attempts to challenge the study's conclusion by:
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
(C) Introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
• The public health official highlights two key developments: the increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers across Metroville, and the rise in the use of online fitness programs. These points suggest other reasons for the lack of change in average weekly exercise hours as reported in the study, challenging the conclusion that the public park hasn't contributed to an improvement in physical fitness. This approach introduces other variables that could have impacted the overall physical fitness of residents, thereby questioning the direct linkage between the park's opening and the citywide fitness levels.
The other options, while plausible, do not as closely match the strategy used by the public health official in the passage:
(A) Pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
• The official does not directly critique the scope of the study.
(B) Suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
• The official does not specifically address the reliability of self-reported data.
(D) Questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
• The official does not challenge the metric of weekly exercise hours itself.
(E) Arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
• The official does not comment on the sufficiency of the study's timeframe.
Hence, (C) is the correct answer as it best describes how the public health official challenges the study's conclusion.
Answer: C
A recent study concludes that the new public park with running trails in Downtown Metroville has not contributed to an overall improvement in residents' physical fitness. This conclusion is based on a citywide survey showing no significant change in the citywide average of weekly exercise hours, even among residents who reported using the new park after the park's opening. However, that conclusion may be too simplistic. During the same period, there was a substantial increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers across Metroville. Additionally, the use of online fitness programs rose markedly, likely owing to the recent expansion of high-speed internet service in the area.
In this passage, the public health official attempts to challenge the study's conclusion by:
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
(C) Introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
• The public health official highlights two key developments: the increase in the number of gyms and fitness centers across Metroville, and the rise in the use of online fitness programs. These points suggest other reasons for the lack of change in average weekly exercise hours as reported in the study, challenging the conclusion that the public park hasn't contributed to an improvement in physical fitness. This approach introduces other variables that could have impacted the overall physical fitness of residents, thereby questioning the direct linkage between the park's opening and the citywide fitness levels.
The other options, while plausible, do not as closely match the strategy used by the public health official in the passage:
(A) Pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
• The official does not directly critique the scope of the study.
(B) Suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
• The official does not specifically address the reliability of self-reported data.
(D) Questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
• The official does not challenge the metric of weekly exercise hours itself.
(E) Arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
• The official does not comment on the sufficiency of the study's timeframe.
Hence, (C) is the correct answer as it best describes how the public health official challenges the study's conclusion.
Answer: C
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In the passage, the public health official challenges the study's conclusion by highlighting other factors that could have influenced the city's physical fitness trends.
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
While the official does suggest the conclusion might be too simplistic, the primary focus is on other influences rather than the study's scope.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
The passage does not mention any issues with self-reported data.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
This is correct. The official mentions the increase in gyms and fitness centers and the rise in online fitness program usage as additional factors that could have impacted physical fitness trends, thus challenging the conclusion that the park alone did not contribute.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
The official does not question the measure itself but rather points to other influencing factors.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
There is no mention of the study's timeframe being an issue.
A. pointing out the limitations of the study's scope in assessing the impact of the public park on physical fitness.
While the official does suggest the conclusion might be too simplistic, the primary focus is on other influences rather than the study's scope.
B. suggesting that the study's reliance on self-reported data might not accurately reflect the actual change in residents' physical fitness.
The passage does not mention any issues with self-reported data.
C. introducing additional factors that could have influenced the citywide physical fitness trends during the same period.
This is correct. The official mentions the increase in gyms and fitness centers and the rise in online fitness program usage as additional factors that could have impacted physical fitness trends, thus challenging the conclusion that the park alone did not contribute.
D. questioning the validity of using the number of weekly exercise hours as a measure of physical fitness.
The official does not question the measure itself but rather points to other influencing factors.
E. arguing that the study's timeframe was not sufficient to capture the long-term impact of the public park on residents' fitness.
There is no mention of the study's timeframe being an issue.
