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Answer: CSet 10: Words in Context (Intermediate)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The sample size was _____ inadequate for drawing reliable conclusions.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
A. accidentally
B. barely
C. statistically✓ Correct
D. visibly
Detailed Answer Explanation
Choice C is the best answer. "Statistically" is correct because it means "in terms of statistics." The context clues in the passage indicate that this meaning best completes the sentence logically.
Why others are wrong: A ("Accidentally" means "by chance," which doesn't fit the context.), B ("Barely" means "only just," which doesn't fit the context.), D ("Visibly" means "in a way that can be seen," which doesn't fit the context.).