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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
Research involving 1,200 university students indicated that the majority of students at a northern, private liberal arts college identified as progressive, while at a public university in the Midwest, the majority identified as traditional. The political views of students were not influenced by their home states, and the differences were especially notable among graduating students compared to freshmen.
Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the observations stated above?
Which of the following hypotheses is best supported by the observations stated above?
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A college senior from the Midwest is more likely to hold traditional views than a college senior from the North.
B
The political views of graduating students are significantly influenced by their college experiences.
C
Students' political orientations are more aligned with their parents' views when they first enter college than when they are about to graduate.
D
The type of university, whether public or private, is the main factor affecting students' political views.
E
As students progress through college, they generally become more traditional in their political beliefs due to societal pressures.
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CarolinaMar 21, 2025
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