The following appeared in a memorandum from the manager of WWAC radio station. "To reverse a decline in listener numbers, our owners have decided that WWAC must change from its current rock-music format. The decline has occurred despite population growth in our listening area, but that growth has resulted mainly from people moving here after their retirement. We must make listeners of these new residents. We could switch to a music format tailored to their tastes, but a continuing decline in local sales of recorded music suggests limited interest in music. Instead we should change to a news and talk format, a form of radio that is increasingly popular in our area."
Write a response in which you discuss what specific evidence is needed to evaluate the argument and explain how the evidence would weaken or strengthen the argument.
In the passage author has proposed strategies to increase listener numbers of WWAC radio station. Author has claimed the increase in population in the prescribed area, which is mainly from people moving here after their retirement. So author has emphasized to switch the music format according to resident's likings. Prediction is made by the author that cause of decrease in local sales of recorded music is due to lack of interest in music. So as a conclusion implementation of news and talk format is suggested to increase the sales.
It is stated that WWAC radio station is using rock-music for...
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