Logical Reasoning

PT9 · S4 · Q25 Scientists attempting to replicate

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Scientists attempting to replicate certain controversial results reported by a group of experienced researchers failed to get the same results as those reported.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

25.

The argument of the scientists who conducted the replication experiments assumes that

  1. the original experiments had not

    Trap

    6% picked this

  2. the fact that the originally

    Trap

    6% picked this

  3. the theoretical principles called into

    Trap

    3% picked this

  4. Correct

    the replication experiments were not

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

    82% picked this

  5. the researchers who originally reported

    Trap

    3% picked this

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