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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:38 am

There has been a rise in the number of skin cancer diagnoses in Florida in recent years. Some epidemiologists believe that this is because people in Florida have spent increasingly more time outdoors in direct sunlight over the last few years.

Which of the following, if true, most supports the argument above?

A In previous years, many cases of skin cancer went unreported.
B Oncologists have determined that exposure to direct sunlight is one of the primary causes of skin cancer.
C Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States and has been on the rise in many states.
D The majority of new skin cancer diagnoses have come from migrant workers who have recently moved to the state.
E Florida is among the top five states in the United States in skin cancer diagnoses.

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by sirisha.g » Fri Aug 27, 2010 4:39 am

IMO B

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by Maciek » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:54 am

Hi all!

IMO B

A) it is out of scope because of the time period

B) this premise supports beliefs of epidemologists so this is correct answer

C) it weakens the argument because claims that many states face a rise in the number of skin cancer diagnoses

D) it weakens the argument by introducing alternative explanation for an increase in the number of skin cancer diagnoses

E) it is irrelevant

if you don't agree with my reasoning, let me know or post here. Thanks!

hope it helps!

Best,
Maciek

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by beatthegmatinsept » Fri Aug 27, 2010 8:56 am

Nice straight forward one.. B too.

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by reply2spg » Fri Aug 27, 2010 9:49 am

Very easy, B fits well

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by debmalya_dutta » Fri Aug 27, 2010 11:14 am

PICK IS B

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by diebeatsthegmat » Sat Aug 28, 2010 1:24 am

pradeepkaushal9518 wrote:There has been a rise in the number of skin cancer diagnoses in Florida in recent years. Some epidemiologists believe that this is because people in Florida have spent increasingly more time outdoors in direct sunlight over the last few years.

Which of the following, if true, most supports the argument above?

A In previous years, many cases of skin cancer went unreported.
B Oncologists have determined that exposure to direct sunlight is one of the primary causes of skin cancer.
C Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in the United States and has been on the rise in many states.
D The majority of new skin cancer diagnoses have come from migrant workers who have recently moved to the state.
E Florida is among the top five states in the United States in skin cancer diagnoses.

B too

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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Sun Aug 29, 2010 7:57 pm

oa B

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by crackinggmat » Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:11 am

B ...35 sec

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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:46 pm

i have the same timing on this question

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