Medical ethicist: Assuming

Answer choices

1. A

   Bad Conclusion Match5% picked this

   Even a geological engineer with a background in economics can lose money investing in mineral extraction. So, those who are less knowledgeable about geology

   The original conclusion was "it is never acceptable". This conclusion is "we shouldn't always expect it". The mismatch between "it never happens" and "you shouldn't expect it every time; there will be some counterexamples" is enough to eliminate. The premise is also a weak match, though, since it is again saying something wishy-washy: this type of person sometimes loses money. The premise from the original was universal: it is always acceptable for this type of person.

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2. B

   Bad Conclusion Match6% picked this

   One is always in a better position to judge whether an automobile would be worth its cost if one has test-driven that automobile. Therefore,

   This starts off promising enough: If you test-drove, then you will be in a better position to judge value. So the matching conclusion would be: Thus, people who don't test-drive are never in a position to judge value.

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3. C

   Correct82% picked this

   Someone born and raised in a country, who has lived abroad and then returned, is exceptionally qualified to judge the merits of living in

   Why this is right

   Yes, this replicates the formula we were looking for. If you're of type X, then thing Y applies. if you were born and raised here, left, then came back, then you're qualified to judge. Thus, if you're not of type X, then thing Y doesn't apply Thus, if you weren't born and raise here, then you're not qualified to judge.

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

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4. D

   Not a Flaw2% picked this

   One can never eliminate all of the risks of daily life, and even trying to avoid every risk in life is costly. Therefore, anyone

   It seems pretty reasonable to argue, 'if you can't change X, and trying to change X could actually screw you up, then a reasonable person would learn to accept X."

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5. E

   Bad Conclusion Match5% picked this

   Almost any industrial development will have unwelcome environmental side effects. Therefore, it is not worthwhile to weigh the costs of potential environmental side effects

   This started out okay: If industrial development, then very likely to have unwelcome environmental byproducts. But it would need to conclude: Thus, if not an industrial development, then very unlikely to have unwelcome environmental byproducts.

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