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In a study of groove (defined as the degree to which participants wanted to move with the music), researchers expected that a song with a moderate-complexity rhythm, such as “Space Cowboy” by the Steve Miller Band, would elicit higher groove ratings than would a song with a high-complexity rhythm, such as “In the Stone” by Earth, Wind & Fire. This hypothesis was based on findings about a specific form of rhythmic complexity known as syncopation (when beats played in the rhythm deviate from the steady, underlying pulse of a song), which suggested that moderate syncopation was associated with the highest groove ratings. Contrary to the hypothesis, the groove ratings participants gave for “Space Cowboy” were generally       

Which choice most logically completes the text?

A

higher than those for songs without syncopation.

B

lowest among participants who were fans of the Steve Miller Band.

C

lower than those for “In the Stone.”

D

highest among participants who were fans of Earth, Wind & Fire.