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What does it mean when a study claims that pet adoption rates doubled?

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It means that the number of pets adopted in 2023 is twice the number adopted in 2022.

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What trend is observed if a graph shows a decrease in daily water consumption?

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Declining water use.

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What supports the claim that hybrid cars save more fuel annually than gas cars?

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Hybrid cars use less fuel per mile.

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What is the first step when analyzing quantitative evidence?

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Identify the claim in the passage.

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If a claim states that sales doubled, what should you look for in a graph?

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Sales in the later period being twice as high as in the earlier period.

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What is quantitative evidence?

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Data that can be measured and expressed numerically.

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Why is it important to identify the claim in a passage?

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It helps to understand the main argument and evaluate the supporting evidence.

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What does a spike in a graph indicate?

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A sudden increase in the measured variable.

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How can you determine if a trend is stable in a graph?

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The data points remain relatively constant over time.

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What does it mean if a graph shows fluctuating data?

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The data points vary significantly over time, showing ups and downs.