Soal Bahasa Inggris SMA: Analisis

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Read the following passage and answer the question. In an experiment on memory retention, two groups of students studied a list of words. Group A studied in a quiet room, while Group B studied in a room with background music. Immediately after studying, both groups recalled the same number of words. However, when tested again a week later, Group A recalled significantly more words than Group B. The researchers concluded that background music during study impairs long-term retention but not short-term recall. Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the researchers' conclusion?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
342.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A city council proposed a new policy: to reduce traffic congestion, they would increase parking fees in the city center. They argued that higher fees would discourage driving, leading more people to use public transport. However, critics pointed out that public transport in the city is already overcrowded and unreliable, so many commuters have no viable alternative to driving. Which of the following best describes the critics' argument?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
343.
Read the following passage and answer the question. In a study on the effectiveness of a new teaching method, students were randomly assigned to either the new method or the traditional method. At the end of the semester, the new method group scored 10% higher on average. However, the study also found that the new method group had significantly more class participation. The researchers concluded that the new method caused the higher scores. Which of the following is an assumption made by the researchers?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
344.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A company found that employees who took more sick days also had lower performance ratings. The management concluded that taking sick days causes lower performance. However, an analyst suggested that a third factor, such as underlying health conditions, might cause both more sick days and lower performance. Which of the following best illustrates the analyst's point?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
345.
Read the following passage and answer the question. In a survey, 80% of respondents said they prefer online shopping for convenience. However, only 30% of them actually made an online purchase in the past month. The surveyors concluded that while people value convenience, other factors like shipping costs or product tangibility may prevent them from shopping online. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
346.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A researcher claims that a new drug reduces recovery time from a cold. In a trial, patients taking the drug recovered in 5 days on average, while those taking a placebo recovered in 6 days. The difference was statistically significant. However, the trial only included 20 patients, and all were under 30 years old. Which of the following is the most appropriate criticism of the researcher's claim?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
347.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A school implemented a mandatory breakfast program. After one year, they observed that students' grades improved. The school board concluded that the breakfast program caused the improvement. However, a teacher noted that the program was introduced at the same time as a new tutoring initiative. Which of the following best describes the teacher's point?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
348.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A study compared two groups of employees: those who worked flexible hours and those who worked fixed hours. The flexible group reported higher job satisfaction. The researchers concluded that flexible hours increase job satisfaction. However, it was later found that the flexible group also had more autonomy in their tasks. Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the researchers' conclusion?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
349.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A city wants to reduce air pollution. They consider two policies: (1) subsidizing electric vehicles, and (2) investing in public transportation. A study shows that subsidizing electric vehicles reduces pollution only if the electricity used to charge them comes from renewable sources. Currently, the city's electricity is generated mainly from coal. Which of the following is the best recommendation for the city?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
350.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A researcher studied the effect of a new fertilizer on crop yield. In a controlled experiment, plots with the fertilizer yielded 20% more than plots without. However, the researcher later realized that the fertilized plots also received more water due to a broken irrigation system. What is the main flaw in the researcher's experiment?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
351.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A study found that students who eat breakfast get better grades. The researchers concluded that eating breakfast improves academic performance. However, a critic argued that students from higher-income families are more likely to eat breakfast and also have more educational resources. Which of the following is the critic's main point?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
352.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A new law requires all cyclists to wear helmets. After one year, the number of head injuries among cyclists decreased by 25%. However, the number of cyclists also decreased by 20% during the same period, possibly due to the inconvenience of wearing helmets. Which of the following can be concluded about the law's effectiveness?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
353.
Read the following passage and answer the question. In a study on the link between exercise and stress, participants who exercised regularly reported lower stress. The researchers controlled for age, gender, and income. However, they did not control for sleep quality. It is known that exercise improves sleep quality, and better sleep reduces stress. Which of the following best describes the role of sleep quality in this study?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
354.
Read the following passage and answer the question. A city introduced a bike-sharing program to reduce traffic. After implementation, traffic congestion decreased by 10%. However, the city also increased bus frequencies and lowered bus fares at the same time. An analyst wants to determine the bike-sharing program's specific effect. Which of the following methods would best isolate the effect of the bike-sharing program?
Kesulitan 3/5 · MCQ
355.
Which of the following best analyzes the relationship between the claims in these two statements? Statement A: 'The company's profits have increased by 20% this year.' Statement B: 'The company's CEO should receive a bonus.'
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ
356.
Read the following text: 'The new policy aims to reduce carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. However, critics argue that it may increase unemployment in the manufacturing sector.' Which of the following best analyzes the implicit assumption behind the critics' argument?
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ
357.
In the sentence, 'The scientist's groundbreaking research, which challenged conventional wisdom, was initially met with skepticism but eventually gained widespread acceptance,' what does the word 'groundbreaking' most likely imply about the research?
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ
358.
Which of the following sentences contains a logical fallacy?
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ
359.
Read the following passage: 'While social media allows people to connect globally, it also creates echo chambers where users only encounter opinions similar to their own.' What is the main analytical point of this passage?
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ
360.
In the sentence, 'The CEO's decision to downsize the company was a double-edged sword: it cut costs but also damaged employee morale,' what does the idiom 'double-edged sword' imply?
Kesulitan 4/5 · MCQ