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Set 1: Command of Evidence (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: D

PASSAGE

Sociologists defining 'gentrification' note that it often leads to the displacement of long-term residents. A new study of Neighborhood X found that while property values rose by 50%, the demographic composition of the residents remained largely unchanged over ten years.

How does the study of Neighborhood X relate to the sociological definition of gentrification mentioned?

A. It provides a textbook example of displacement.
B. It suggests that Neighborhood X did not experience typical gentrification effects regarding displacement.
C. It proves that property values do not affect demographics.
D. It argues that the definition of gentrification is entirely wrong.✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

The definition says gentrification 'often leads to displacement'. The study shows values rose (gentrification sign) but 'demographic composition... remained unchanged' (no displacement). This creates an exception or nuance to the typical pattern.

Key Evidence:

• "often leads to displacement"

• "demographic composition... remained largely unchanged"

Why others are wrong: A (There was NO displacement.), C (One case study doesn't prove a universal negative.), D (It presents a case where one aspect (displacement) didn't happen, not that the whole definition is wrong.).

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