Logical Reasoning

PT138 · S2 · Q22 Astrologer: Although some scientists

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Astrologer: Although some scientists have claimed that there is no correlation between people's astrological signs and their personality types, this claim is scientifically unjustified.

Main Conclusion

This claim is scientifically unjustified.

Intermediate Conclusion

Scientific studies cannot be used to disprove a correlation between personality type and any other phenomenon.

Premises

Science does not have precise criteria for distinguishing one personality type from another.

Opposing Point

There is no correlation between people’s astrological signs and their personality types.

22.

Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the astrologer's argument by the statement that scientific studies cannot be used to disprove a correlation between personality type and any other phenomenon?

  1. It is a claim offered

    Wrong Role

    This incorrectly suggests the claim serves as a premise for an intermediate conclusion.

    13% picked this

  2. Correct

    It is a conclusion for

    Why this is right

    This correctly describes the role of the claim as an intermediate conclusion.

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

    74% picked this

  3. It is the overall conclusion

    Wrong Role

    This incorrectly suggests the claim serves as the argument’s main conclusion.

    7% picked this

  4. It summarizes a position that

    Wrong Role

    This incorrectly suggests the claim serves as an opposing point.

    3% picked this

  5. It provides a specific instance

    Contradiction

    The claim is a generalization and does not represent a specific instance of a generalization.

    2% picked this

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