Logical Reasoning

PT17 · S2 · Q11 P: Because an elected official

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P: Because an elected official needs the support of a political party to be effective, the independent candidate for the legislature cannot possibly be an effective legislator is she wins.

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.

11.

Which one of the following is the best criticism of Q’s statement?

  1. It simply contradicts P’s claim

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. It does not consider the

    Trap

    3% picked this

  3. It fails to prove a

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. It presupposes what is to

    Trap

    7% picked this

  5. Correct

    It mistakenly interprets P to

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

    84% picked this

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