Question

Arrange the sentences A, B, C and D to form a logical sequence between sentences 1 and 6.1.
Amount of published information available varies widely by industry.
A. Unfortunately for the researcher, many industries do not meet these criteria, and there may be little published information available.
B. Generally, the problem the researcher will face in using published data for analysing an economically meaningful industry is that they are too broad or too arranged to fit the industry.
C. However, it is always possible to gain some important information about an industry from published sources and these sources should be aggressively pursued.
D. Larger the industry, the older it is, and the slower the rate of technological change, better is the available published information.
6. If a researcher starts searching for data with this reality in mind, the uselessness of broad data will be better recognised and the tendency to give up will be avoided.

• A. ACBD
• B. CBAD
• C. DACB
• D. BDAC

Hint:

Look for sentences that explain or qualify the first line's general statement before moving to problems and solutions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: The opening sentence 1 sets the stage about variability of published data. The logical next idea is that D explains what factors influence the amount of published data — size, age, and technological change.
Step 2: After D, A highlights the challenge that many industries still do not meet these criteria.
Step 3: Then C offers a positive angle — even with limitations, some useful information can still be found from published sources.
Step 4: Finally, B generalises the typical problem researchers face with such published data, leading to sentence 6 that advises how to avoid discouragement.
Hence the sequence is DACB.