Passage: A survey of 500 adults found that those who read for at least 30 minutes daily reported lower stress levels. A wellness coach concludes: 'Reading daily reduces stress.' This inference is:
A) True — the survey proves reading reduces stress.
B) Probably true — there is a consistent association between reading and lower stress.
C) Insufficient data — people with lower stress may simply have more time to read.
D) False — reading has no effect on stress.
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A
True — the survey proves reading reduces stress.
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B
Probably true — there is a consistent association between reading and lower stress.
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C
Insufficient data — people with lower stress may simply have more time to read.
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D
False — reading has no effect on stress.