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Set 3: Inferences (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PASSAGE

Florence Nightingale is remembered for nursing soldiers during the Crimean War, but her most lasting contribution was statistical. She pioneered the use of data visualization—including innovative circular charts—to demonstrate that most military deaths resulted from preventable diseases, not combat wounds. Her evidence convinced Parliament to reform military hospitals.

What can be inferred about Nightingale's impact?

A. Her legacy is limited to bedside nursing care.
B. She demonstrated how data analysis could drive public policy reform.✓ Correct
C. Parliament ignored her findings.
D. Most military deaths were from combat wounds.

Detailed Explanation

Data visualization convinced Parliament to reform—data drove policy change.

Key Evidence:

• "pioneered data visualization"

• "evidence convinced Parliament to reform"

Why others are wrong: A ('Most lasting contribution was statistical.'), C (Parliament reformed hospitals.), D (Deaths were from 'preventable diseases.').

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