Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT23 S2 Q3 Explanation

The veterinarian’s argument employs

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Stimulus

Veterinarian: A disease of purebred racehorses that is caused by a genetic defect prevents afflicted horses from racing and can cause paralysis and death. Some horse breeders conclude that because the disease can have such serious consequences, horses with this defect should not be bred. But they are wrong because, in most of extreme beauty that are in great demand in the horse show industry.

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
3.

The veterinarian’s argument employs which one of the

Answer choices

  1. Trap0% picked this

    calling into question the motives of the horse

  2. Trap0% picked this

    demonstrating that the horse breeders’ conclusion is inconsistent with evidence advanced

  3. Trap7% picked this

    providing evidence that contradicts the horse

  4. Trap2% picked this

    disputing the accuracy of evidence on which the horse breeders’

  5. Correct91% picked this

    introducing considerations that lead to a conclusion different from that of the

    Why this is right

    Answer E is correct.

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

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