How does beginning the sentence with the phrase “Data show that” help achieve the author’s purpose in paragraph 4?
Responses
A It provides background on the need to study colon and breast cancer.It provides background on the need to study colon and breast cancer.
B It contrasts different types of cancers and their effects on people.It contrasts different types of cancers and their effects on people.
C It introduces major questions for future exploration. It introduces major questions for future exploration.
D It emphasizes the idea that new facts have been accepted.
D It emphasizes the idea that new facts have been accepted.
By beginning the sentence with "Data show that," the author is emphasizing that the information presented is based on factual data and research findings, which helps establish credibility and strengthen the argument being made in paragraph 4.