How many stories were produced?

How many stories were produced?

• A. 40+
• B. 60+
• C. 80+
• D. 100+

Answer: (B)

Interpreting a reported production count involves matching the stated number to the range that best reflects what was actually produced. The data indicate the total number of stories produced was at least sixty. That means the sixty-or-more category is the most accurate reflection of the evidence, because it accommodates any actual count from sixty up to but not assuming a higher threshold that isn’t supported by the data. If the records showed over eighty or over a hundred, a higher category would be appropriate; since they don’t, sixty-plus is the right fit. The 40+ option is too broad given the minimum shown, and the higher ranges would overstate what was produced.

Interpreting a reported production count involves matching the stated number to the range that best reflects what was actually produced. The data indicate the total number of stories produced was at least sixty. That means the sixty-or-more category is the most accurate reflection of the evidence, because it accommodates any actual count from sixty up to but not assuming a higher threshold that isn’t supported by the data. If the records showed over eighty or over a hundred, a higher category would be appropriate; since they don’t, sixty-plus is the right fit. The 40+ option is too broad given the minimum shown, and the higher ranges would overstate what was produced.