Logical Reasoning

PT7 · S1 · Q10 A large group of hyperactive children

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A large group of hyperactive children whose regular diets included food containing large amounts of additives was observed by researchers trained to assess the presence or absence of behavior problems.

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.

10.

The evidence cited fails to establish the conclusion because

  1. there is no evidence that

    Trap

    10% picked this

  2. Correct

    there is no way to

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    76% picked this

  3. exactly how many children exhibited

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. there is no evidence that

    Trap

    3% picked this

  5. the evidence is consistent with

    Trap

    7% picked this

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