Logical Reasoning

PT112 · S4 · Q8 Archaeologist: The fact that

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Archaeologist: The fact that the ancient Egyptians and the Maya both built pyramids is often taken as evidence of a historical link between Old-and New-World civilizations that is earlier than any yet documented.

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.

8.

Which one of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the archaeologist's argument?

  1. The argument equivocates with respect

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. The argument appeals to emotion

    Trap

    0% picked this

  3. The argument assumes the conclusion

    Trap

    8% picked this

  4. The argument incorrectly relies on

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Correct

    The argument presumes that no

    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.

    89% picked this

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