ATI TEAS 7 Reading Practice Test

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A. Mara's data sample is biased because it only includes teachers who are immersed in the technology field. This is inappropriate as it limits the generalizability of the study results to a broader population. By focusing only on teachers in the technology field, the sample does not represent the diverse perspectives and experiences of teachers from other fields. This bias can skew the findings and lead to inaccurate conclusions. Choice B is incorrect because bias is not determined solely by sample size but by the representativeness of the sample. Choice C is also incorrect as a large sample size does not inherently introduce bias; it can actually enhance the reliability of the study. Choice D is incorrect as we have established that the sample is biased due to its limited scope.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The word 'depressed' is used metaphorically in the passage, indicating a feeling of sadness or low spirits. Option D, "Pushed down," best captures this meaning as it conveys the sense of being weighed down or emotionally burdened. Option A, "Very unhappy," is too general and does not specifically address the idea of being mentally burdened. Option B, "Decreased appreciably," and Option C, "Exhaled hard," do not align with the emotional context of the word as used in the passage. Therefore, Option D is the correct choice as it accurately reflects the emotional state implied by the term 'depressed.'

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because an encyclopedia entry about the Bermuda Triangle is likely to provide comprehensive and well-researched information from various sources. Encyclopedias are known for their accuracy and depth of coverage on various topics, making them a reliable source for detailed information. Travel journal entries (B) may offer personal experiences but lack the breadth of information needed. A brochure for a resort (C) would focus on promoting the resort rather than providing factual details about the Bermuda Triangle. A biography of someone who disappeared (D) would be focused on the individual's life rather than offering general information about the Bermuda Triangle.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: 800. Lise should go to the 800 section of the library, which is the Literature section. Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex falls under the category of literature, specifically ancient Greek literature, making it the appropriate section to find and read the play. Section 300 is Social Sciences, which wouldn't have literary works like plays. Section 400 is Language, which focuses on grammar and language learning materials. Section 900 is History and Geography, which wouldn't have the play either. Therefore, section 800 is the most suitable choice for Lise to find and read Sophocles' play Oedipus Rex.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C. This inference can be validly made because it directly relates to the scenario provided - the movie reviewers' assessments of the first movie. The scenario implies that the reviewers' assessments were accurate, leading to a logical inference that their assessments were correct. Choice A is incorrect as the scenario does not provide enough information to conclude that the director consistently produces unsuccessful movies. Choice B is incorrect as the scenario does not address the impact of movie reviews on a film's success. Choice D is incorrect as there is no evidence in the scenario to support the claim that the director's next movie will receive positive reviews.