Logical Reasoning

PT13 · S4 · Q16 From the observation that each member

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From the observation that each member of a group could possess a characteristic, it is fallacious to conclude immediately that it is possible for all the group’s members to possess the characteristic.

Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

16.

Which one of the following commits the fallacy described above?

  1. You can fool some of

    Trap

    1% picked this

  2. Each of the candidates for

    Trap

    2% picked this

  3. Correct

    Each of the many nominees

    Why this is right

    Answer C is correct.

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

    86% picked this

  4. If a fair coin is

    Trap

    7% picked this

  5. It is estimated that ten

    Trap

    4% picked this

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