Principle JustifyDiff: Medium
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A curator complains that a magazine made it look like everyone hated an art show by only talking to three friends who were all mad, without mentioning they were buddies.
Conclusion: The magazine's report on the art exhibit was deceptive.
Reasoning: The magazine used quotes from three friends to suggest widespread opposition while hiding the fact that the subjects were a small, connected group.
Analysis: The curator's grievance is with the magazine's selective use of data. We need a principle that penalizes a publication for presenting a small, biased sample as if it represents the general public. Look for a rule that says a report is misleading if it fails to disclose facts that would call the representativeness of its sources into question. The goal is to find a standard that makes the magazine's omission a violation of fair reporting.
Conclusion: The magazine's report on the art exhibit was deceptive.
Reasoning: The magazine used quotes from three friends to suggest widespread opposition while hiding the fact that the subjects were a small, connected group.
Analysis: The curator's grievance is with the magazine's selective use of data. We need a principle that penalizes a publication for presenting a small, biased sample as if it represents the general public. Look for a rule that says a report is misleading if it fails to disclose facts that would call the representativeness of its sources into question. The goal is to find a standard that makes the magazine's omission a violation of fair reporting.
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Unlock Full Passage21.Which one of the following principles most helps to justify the curator's argumentation?
Correct Answer
E
E states that it is misleading to present opinions from a potentially nonrepresentative sample as if they reflect public opinion. That directly matches the curator’s point that three close friends were used to imply majority opposition.
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