Question

In the years 2011-12, 32% of pupils entitled to free school meals (an indicator of low socioeconomic status) achieved five GCSE passes at grade C or above. This is compared to 65% of pupils who were not entitled to free school meals. Conclusion: Most of the pupils who were not entitled to a free school meal achieved five GCSE passes at grade C or above.

A. Conclusion follows
B. Conclusion does not follow

Answer 1

The conclusion does not follow.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conclusion does not follow. While it is true that 32% of pupils entitled to free school meals achieved five GCSE passes at grade C or above, compared to 65% of pupils who were not entitled to free school meals, this does not necessarily mean that most of the pupils who were not entitled to a free school meal achieved five GCSE passes at grade C or above. The conclusion is based on a comparison between two groups, but it does not account for the percentage of pupils in each group. It is possible that the majority of pupils in both groups did not achieve five GCSE passes at grade C or above.