Logical Reasoning

PT107 · S3 · Q11 Astronomer: Astronomical observations

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Astronomer: Astronomical observations in many areas have become useless because light from nearby cities obscures the stars Many people argue that since streetlights are needed for safety, such interference from lights is inevitable.

Your task

Describe how the argument proceeds — the technique it uses to reach its conclusion.

Common trap

Answers that describe a method the argument doesn't actually use.

Winning move

Track the role each statement plays, then match that to the choice describing the same moves.

11.

The astronomer's argument proceeds by

  1. appealing to a scientific authority

    Trap

    3% picked this

  2. questioning the accuracy of evidence

    Trap

    6% picked this

  3. proposing an alternative scientific explanation

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. making a distinction between terms

    Trap

    0% picked this

  5. Correct

    offering a counter example to

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

    Skill tested: Method · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

    88% picked this

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