Logical Reasoning

PT121 · S4 · Q17 A large amount of rainfall

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A large amount of rainfall in April and May typically leads to an increase in the mosquito population and thus to an increased threat of encephalitis.

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.

17.

The reasoning in the argument above is flawed in that the argument

  1. takes for granted that because

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    10% picked this

  2. presumes, without providing justification, that

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  3. Correct

    ignores the possibility that a

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    79% picked this

  4. takes for granted that a

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  5. draws a conclusion about what

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