Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT156 S2 Q7 Explanation

Mr. Xu: The arctic squirrel gets

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Stimulus

Mr. Xu: The arctic squirrel gets so cold while hibernating that its blood temperature falls well below the temperature at which water freezes. Although the squirrel's blood is about 70 percent water, the blood never freezes while the squirrel is hibernating. The squirrel's blood, therefore, from freezing at the temperature at which water freezes.

Ms. Yerky: The blood contains no such substance. Laboratory experiments involving a number of animals, including the arctic squirrel, have shown that a vial of blood from any of the animals as does a vial of water.

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
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Ms. Yerky's response proceeds

Answer choices

  1. Correct92% picked this

    presenting evidence that supports a conclusion inconsistent with Mr.

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

  2. Trap1% picked this

    showing that the evidence offered by Mr. Xu was collected by means

    Bad Evidence Match: evidence collection methods aren't attacked

  3. Trap2% picked this

    offering an alternative explanation for why the squirrel's blood fails to freeze at the temperature

    Bad Conclusion Match: no alternative is proposed

  4. Bad Evidence Match: no equivocation flaw0% picked this

    showing that a key term used by Mr. Xu

    Bad Evidence Match: no equivocation flaw

  5. Too Strong: no bearing5% picked this

    showing that the evidence provided by Mr. Xu has no bearing on the

    Too Strong: no bearing

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