Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Medium

PT119 S3 Q10 Explanation

Fred argued that, since Kathleen

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Stimulus

Fred argued that, since Kathleen is a successful film director, she has probably worked with famous actors. But, while Fred is right in supposing that most successful film directors work with famous actors, his conclusion is not warranted. For, as he knows, directors of documentaries rarely work with famous actors.

What this question is testing

Method

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.

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The question
10.

Which one of the following strategies is used above to criticize

Answer choices

  1. Trap1% picked this

    maintaining that too little is known about Kathleen to justify

  2. Trap2% picked this

    showing that Kathleen must not have worked with

  3. Correct75% picked this

    claiming that Fred has failed to take relevant information

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

  4. Trap21% picked this

    showing that Fred has mistakenly assumed that all successful film directors work

  5. Trap1% picked this

    demonstrating that Fred has failed to show that most successful film directors work

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