Question

a 2019 study by the west virginia university school of medicine found that 8.1 percent of 1729 newborns were exposed to alcohol 2 to 4 weeks before birth. this finding is ____ with research reported in the text in which 1 in ____ pregnant women worldwide admitted drinking alcohol while pregnant.

inconsistent; 4

inconsistent; 20

generally consistent; 13

generally consistent; 10

Explanation:

8.1 percent is approximately 1 in 12.35. Among the options, 1 in 13 is the closest. Also, the term "generally consistent" is more appropriate as studies may have some variability.

Answer:

C. generally consistent; 13