Question

which piece of evidence does not support this conclusion?
the growth rate of boys between 12–14 years
the growth rate of boys between 10–12 years
the growth rate of girls between 8–10 years
the growth rate of girls between 6–8 years
average growth of children (cm)
fruits eaten
per week
6-8 years
8-10 years
10-12 years
12-14 years
boys
girls
boys
girls
boys
girls
boys
girls
1 fruit
6
6
5
4
5
10
9
7
2 fruits
6
5
5
5
5
9
10
6
3 fruits
5
7
6
5
4
10
9
7
4 or more
6
5
4
7
5
9
10
7

Explanation:

To determine which evidence does not support the conclusion (likely related to the relationship between fruit consumption and growth rate), we analyze each option:

• The growth rate of boys 12 - 14 years: Data for this age group is in the table, so it can support.
• The growth rate of boys 10 - 12 years: Data for this age group is present, so it can support.
• The growth rate of girls 8 - 10 years: Data for this age group is available, so it can support.
• The growth rate of girls 6 - 8 years: In the 6 - 8 years group, the growth values for girls (and boys) across different fruit consumption levels do not show a clear or consistent pattern related to fruit intake (e.g., 1 fruit: 6, 2 fruits: 5, 3 fruits: 7, 4 or more: 5), making it less likely to support a conclusion about the relationship between fruit consumption and growth rate compared to the other age groups which may have more discernible trends.

Answer:

the growth rate of girls between 6 - 8 years