12.13 Close Reading of Informational Texts and Evidence Use
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A scientific communication piece critiques a press release about a nutrition study. The release claims that a certain supplement 'boosts immunity,' citing a trial in which participants reported fewer colds. The critique notes that the outcome measure was self-reported symptoms and that lab tests of immune markers showed no significant difference between supplement and placebo groups. The author argues that the press release selectively highlighted the symptom report while downplaying the biological measures, and she recommends phrasing claims more narrowly.

Which evidence best supports the critique that the press release was selective?