Critical Reasoning (CR) | Re: Radio Stations with radio data system (RDS) technolodgy broadcast spec

Radio Stations with radio data system (RDS) technology broadcast special program information that only radios with an RDS feature can receive.- Fact
Between 1994 and 1996, the number of RDS radio stations in Verdland increased from 250 to 600. - Fact
However, since the number of RDS equipped radios in Verdland was about the same in 1996 as in 1994(Premise), the number of Verdlanders receiving the special program information probably did not increase significantly.(Conclusion)

[highlight] Let's look at the conclusion in such a way the number did not increase significantly BECAUSE the number of radios was the same. Suppose there were 2 million people with RDS radios, but since the number of Radio stations was less, only 2000 people were covered out of 2 million. Now, with the increase in radio stations, all 2 million can be reached - this is a drastic increase from 2000 to 2 million people receiving program information. In such cases, the conclusion will shatter. So, we have
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Statistics : Posted by RD109 • on 16 Jun 2008, 04:18 • Replies 54 • Views 98788

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