Sort the arguments to show which are supported by evidence and which are not supported by evidence in “Museums: Worth the Price of Admission.”

Question

Column A
1.
Museums are less accessible than other cultural institutions because of the cost.:
Museums are less accessible than other cultural institutions because of the cost.
2.
Admissions fees are a strong predictor of museum attendance numbers.:
Admissions fees are a strong predictor of museum attendance numbers.
3.
Free admission to a museum does not attract a significant number of new visitors.:
Free admission to a museum does not attract a significant number of new visitors.
4.
Admission fees are not a factor for most museum-goers.:
Admission fees are not a factor for most museum-goers.
Column B
a. Not supported
b. Supported

Answer 1

Here’s the sorted list of arguments by whether they are supported or not supported by evidence:

Supported by evidence (Column B - b):

1. Admissions fees are a strong predictor of museum attendance numbers.
2. Admission fees are not a factor for most museum-goers.

Not supported by evidence (Column B - a):

1. Museums are less accessible than other cultural institutions because of the cost.
2. Free admission to a museum does not attract a significant number of new visitors.