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📝 Worksheet 3 of 10 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Beginner level

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Question 1

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 2

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 3

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is safe for all patients' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Side effects exist; long-term safety unknown

Question 4

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'Accident rates will continue to decrease every year' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — No evidence for long-term trend projection

Question 5

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'No other factors contributed to the accident decrease' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Other factors (better roads, safer cars) could also play a role

Question 6

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is safe for all patients' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Side effects exist; long-term safety unknown

Question 7

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is safe for all patients' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Side effects exist; long-term safety unknown

Question 8

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 9

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is safe for all patients' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Side effects exist; long-term safety unknown

Question 10

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 11

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 12

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'Accident rates will continue to decrease every year' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — No evidence for long-term trend projection

Question 13

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'The speed cameras were worth the investment' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Would need cost-benefit analysis including value of prevented accidents

Question 14

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is better than no treatment' Is this inference valid based on the statement?
Yes — 80% vs 30% for placebo (which is effectively no treatment comparison)

Question 15

Statement: A survey of 500 adults found that 60% prefer coffee over tea, 25% prefer tea, and 15% drink neither. The survey had a margin of error of ±4%. Inference: 'Coffee will always be more popular than tea' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — The survey only shows current preference, not a permanent trend

Question 16

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is safe for all patients' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — Side effects exist; long-term safety unknown

Question 17

Statement: A survey of 500 adults found that 60% prefer coffee over tea, 25% prefer tea, and 15% drink neither. The survey had a margin of error of ±4%. Inference: 'Coffee will always be more popular than tea' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — The survey only shows current preference, not a permanent trend

Question 18

Statement: After the city installed speed cameras, traffic accidents decreased by 30% in one year. The city budget was $50M, of which $2M went to camera installation. Inference: 'Accident rates will continue to decrease every year' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — No evidence for long-term trend projection

Question 19

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X will work for everyone with the condition' Does this inference go beyond what the statement supports?
Yes — 20% didn't respond; individual results vary

Question 20

Statement: In a double-blind study of 1000 patients, Treatment X reduced symptoms in 80% compared to 30% for placebo (p < 0.001). Side effects occurred in 5% of patients. Inference: 'Treatment X is better than no treatment' Is this inference valid based on the statement?
Yes — 80% vs 30% for placebo (which is effectively no treatment comparison)
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