Comment on this part of Simran's statement, "...and were on it every day.”
How to approach this question
Read the title of the graph carefully: "Percentage of the UK population who report using each platform". Does this title say anything about how often they use it (e.g., daily, weekly)? Based on the information given in the graph, can you support or reject the claim that they were on it "every day"?
Full Answer
This is an invalid conclusion. The graph shows the percentage of people who *report using* the platform, not how frequently they use it. We cannot assume they use it every day.
The title of the graph is "Percentage of the UK population who report using each platform". This data tells us *if* people use YouTube, but it does not provide any information about the *frequency* of their use. A person who uses YouTube once a year would be included in the 80% figure, as would someone who uses it every day. Therefore, Simran's conclusion that they "were on it every day" is an assumption and cannot be supported by the data provided in the graph.
Common mistakes
✗ Agreeing with the statement without justification.\n✗ Giving a vague reason that doesn't refer to the limitations of the data source (the graph).
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