Flawed ReasoningDiff: Hard
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: A study showed that expert fishers liked a certain bait for one specific kind of trout in one specific river, so the author thinks everyone should use it for all trout everywhere.
Conclusion: Benton bait is the superior choice for any person fishing for any type of trout in any location.
Reasoning: A small group of expert fishers had the most success with Benton when specifically targeting speckled trout in a specific northern stream.
Analysis: This argument suffers from several sampling errors, most notably generalizing from 'top anglers' to 'anyone' and from 'speckled trout' in one stream to all trout. Since this is an 'EXCEPT' question, we are looking for the one description that isn't a flaw in the text. The logic assumes that what works for experts in a specific environment will work for amateurs in any environment. It's a classic case of over-extending a very narrow data set to a universal conclusion.
Conclusion: Benton bait is the superior choice for any person fishing for any type of trout in any location.
Reasoning: A small group of expert fishers had the most success with Benton when specifically targeting speckled trout in a specific northern stream.
Analysis: This argument suffers from several sampling errors, most notably generalizing from 'top anglers' to 'anyone' and from 'speckled trout' in one stream to all trout. Since this is an 'EXCEPT' question, we are looking for the one description that isn't a flaw in the text. The logic assumes that what works for experts in a specific environment will work for amateurs in any environment. It's a classic case of over-extending a very narrow data set to a universal conclusion.
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Unlock Full Passage19.Each of the following describes a flaw in the reasoning in the fishing columnist's argument EXCEPT:
Correct Answer
D
D is the exception. Even if another best-selling brand is equally effective, Benton could still be described as “the best.” A tie doesn’t undermine the columnist’s conclusion that Benton is best for anyone fishing for trout.
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