medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning
Researcher: Our study found that people who own dogs are 20 percent less likely to suffer from heart disease. Therefore, owning a dog is an effective way to improve one's cardiovascular health.
Which one of the following, if true, most weakens the researcher's conclusion?
- People already enjoying robust cardiovascular health are the ones most likely to have the stamina that caring for a dog demands.
- Even among dog owners, a notable number still go on to develop heart disease.
- The price of dog food and veterinary care has risen sharply in recent years.
- The study drew its participants from a number of different countries.
- Cats and several other companion animals show no comparable association with heart health.
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