Logical Reasoning

PT7 · S4 · Q11 Scientific research at a certain

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Scientific research at a certain university was supported in part by an annual grant from a major foundation.

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 describes a flaw in the reasoning underlying the foundation’s conclusion?

  1. Correct

    It overlooks the possibility that

    Why this is right

    Answer A is correct.

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

    69% picked this

  2. It overlooks the possibility that

    Trap

    5% picked this

  3. It overlooks the possibility that

    Trap

    12% picked this

  4. It confuses the intention of

    Trap

    9% picked this

  5. It assumes that if the

    Trap

    5% picked this

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