The best answer is b: It provides facts or statistics that help prove the central claim. The paragraph presents survey data about gender representation in management positions across media companies and Fortune 500 CEOs, reinforcing the article's central idea regarding gender disparities in journalism and leadership roles.
Use the article to answer the question.
"Why Journalism Has A Gender Problem"
By Corinne Segal
"The trend is not limited to the U.S., or even to media. A survey of 500 media companies in nearly 60 countries discovered that men hold 73 percent of management positions. And among Fortune 500 CEOs, women account for 4.8 percent
How does paragraph 4 refine the central idea?
a it restates the central idea with a change in nuance after presenting data
b It provides facts or statistics that help prove the central claim
c it explains important background information that will help readers understand the central idea
d it gives further detail about how the studies will help humans
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