Logical Reasoning

PT11 · S4 · Q3 A group of scientists

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A group of scientists who have done research on the health effects of food irradiation has discovered no evidence challenging its safety.

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

3.

A flaw in the reasoning of the supporters of food irradiation is that they

  1. assume that the scientists doing

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. are motivated by a biased

    Trap

    4% picked this

  3. overlook the possibility that objections

    Trap

    4% picked this

  4. neglect to provide detailed information

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. Correct

    use the lack of evidence

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    88% picked this

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