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service, there is no evidence that disappearances occur more frequently in the bermuda triangle than in other heavily traveled areas of the ocean. major airlines and shipping companies pass through the area regularly, and cruise trips are completed safely.
thanks to statistics and careful analysis, scientists have concluded that the bermuda triangle is a myth, not a real or mysterious phenomenon.
question 7
what does the author suggest readers should do before concluding that a mystery exists?
○ compare the event to similar situations
○ focus only on unusual cases
○ examine eyewitness accounts
○ look for dramatic explanations

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze the context. The text about the Bermuda Triangle uses statistics and comparison (e.g., comparing disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle to other areas) to conclude it's a myth. The correct approach before concluding a mystery exists should be comparing the event to similar situations. Focusing on unusual cases, examining eyewitness accounts, or looking for dramatic explanations are not supported by the text's reasoning (the text shows that focusing on unusual cases or dramatic explanations would be misleading, and eyewitness accounts aren't emphasized as a method here).

Answer:

A. Compare the event to similar situations