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The Burmese ferret badger burrows its home in the ground. Based on the fact that different local populations of Burmese ferret badgers of the same species dig homes of different styles, zoologists have concluded that the badgers building styles are a culturally acquired, rather than a genetically transmitted, trait.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively.
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger.
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another.
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically.
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Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively.
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger.
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another.
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically.
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The Burmese ferret badger burrows its home in the ground. Based on the fact that different local populations of Burmese ferret badgers of the same species dig homes of different styles, zoologists have concluded that the badgers building styles are a culturally acquired, rather than a genetically transmitted, trait.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively.
This is not relevant to the conclusion.
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style.
IMO CORRECT: "spend years watching" => so it's not genetically transmitted, and it's safe to say that it's culturally acquired.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger.
The characteristics of the homes are not relevant to the conclusion.
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another.
Where this species lives does not matter, and is not taken into consideration in the argument.
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically.
This does not refer to the "building styles" (what we are trying to establish)
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively.
This is not relevant to the conclusion.
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style.
IMO CORRECT: "spend years watching" => so it's not genetically transmitted, and it's safe to say that it's culturally acquired.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger.
The characteristics of the homes are not relevant to the conclusion.
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another.
Where this species lives does not matter, and is not taken into consideration in the argument.
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically.
This does not refer to the "building styles" (what we are trying to establish)
07 Jul 2013, 02:12
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The Burmese ferret badger burrows its home in the ground. Based on the fact that different local populations of Burmese ferret badgers of the same species dig homes of different styles, zoologists have concluded that the badgers building styles are a culturally acquired, rather than a genetically transmitted, trait.
Conclusion - Building styles are culturally acquired rather a genetically transmitted.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively. - We are not concerned about the how the houses differ across badgers. We are interested to show that home Building styles are culturally acquired. Incorrect
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style. - Correct. If young badgers can not build home but adult badgers can, it means that home building art is learned with experience. Correct.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger. - We are not concerned about the how the houses differ across badgers. We are interested to show that home Building styles are culturally acquired. Incorrect
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another. - Gives no info about the home building traits. Incorrect
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically. - Shell game option. We are concerned with home building styles rather than squealing. Incorrect
Conclusion - Building styles are culturally acquired rather a genetically transmitted.
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the conclusion drawn by the zoologists?
(A)There are more common characteristics than there are differences among the Burmese ferret badger's styles of the local Burmese ferret badger population that has been studied most extensively. - We are not concerned about the how the houses differ across badgers. We are interested to show that home Building styles are culturally acquired. Incorrect
(B)Young Burmese ferret badgers are inept at digging burrows and apparently spend years watching their elders before becoming accomplished in the local style. - Correct. If young badgers can not build home but adult badgers can, it means that home building art is learned with experience. Correct.
(C)The homes of one species of badger lack the characteristics of the homes of most other species of badger. - We are not concerned about the how the houses differ across badgers. We are interested to show that home Building styles are culturally acquired. Incorrect
(D)Burmese ferret badgers are found only in Burma and India, where local populations of the badgers apparently seldom have contact with one another. - Gives no info about the home building traits. Incorrect
(E)It is well known that the squeals of some badgers are learned rather than transmitted genetically. - Shell game option. We are concerned with home building styles rather than squealing. Incorrect
