Question

Researchers have found a strong connection between the amount of money a person spends on bookshelves and that person's level of literacy.
Therefore, they recommend buying more bookshelves to increase literacy.

Why is the researchers' conclusion likely incorrect?

A.Reading books, not buying bookshelves, results in better literacy.
B.The amount of money a person spends on bookshelves is correlated with literacy level.
C.The number of books a person reads is correlated with literacy level.
D.Buying bookshelves, not reading books, results in better literacy.

Answer 1

Conclusion is defined as a verdict or a decision that you reach upon thorough reasoning.

Here, researchers recommendation was -buying more bookshelves to increase literacy.

But its incorrect, as if one purchases only bookshelves and does not read a single book, then how can he increase his literacy. Rather the correct conclusion can be, that one gets more literate by studying more books.

Hence, option A. Reading books, not buying bookshelves, results in better literacy - is the right answer.

Answer 2

The answer is A (for APEX).