The graph shows data for botulism, a form of food poisoning. The conclusion in the box is based on these data. Which of the following is the best reason this conclusion may be unreliable?

A. The greatest number of reported botulism cases was 50.
B. The number of reported botulism cases remained relatively constant from 1988 to 1995.
C. More botulism cases were reported in the 1980s than in the 1990s.
D. The number of reported botulism cases decreased after 1994.

Question

The graph shows data for botulism, a form of food poisoning. The conclusion in the box is based on these data. Which of the following is the best reason this conclusion may be unreliable?

	A.	The greatest number of reported botulism cases was 50.
	B.	The number of reported botulism cases remained relatively constant from 1988 to 1995.
	C.	More botulism cases were reported in the 1980s than in the 1990s.
	D.	The number of reported botulism cases decreased after 1994.

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