1. An organization of berry farmers releases a study reporting that people who eat blueberries every day have a lower cholesterol level.
Which statement describes the best conclusion to draw from the study?
People with lower cholesterol levels are more likely to eat blueberries.
Eating blueberries causes a person's cholesterol level to decrease.
Not eating blueberries causes a person's cholesterol level to increase.
There may be a correlation between eating blueberries and a lower cholesterol level.
2. The owner of a chain of dance studios releases a report to the media. The report shows that participation in dance classes has increased by 5% in each of the past three years.
Which statement describes the most likely reason the owner releases the report?
The owner wants people to believe that participation in dance classes will increase by 5% next year.
The owner wants people to believe that the chain of dance studios is a well-run business.
The owner wants people to believe that dance classes are a good form of exercise.
The owner wants people to believe that dance classes are popular so that they sign up for classes.