Method of ReasoningDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Someone claims the whole city hates a new water plan because a local group voted against it, but Gamba points out that hardly anyone in that group actually voted, so they don't represent everyone.
Conclusion: One should not assume that the small number of votes in the association represents the views of the majority of the city's residents.
Reasoning: Gamba highlights that the sample size (15 opposing votes) is statistically insignificant compared to both the association's total membership and the city's total population.
Analysis: Gamba’s strategy is a classic takedown of a 'hasty generalization.' Muñoz tries to use a tiny, specific group of 15 people to speak for an entire city, which is a bit like saying everyone in the world loves pineapple on pizza just because your three best friends do. Gamba counters this by providing the actual numbers, demonstrating that the sample is far too small and unrepresentative to support such a broad conclusion. Look for an answer that describes this method: undermining a general claim by showing that the evidence used to support it is statistically insufficient or unrepresentative.
Conclusion: One should not assume that the small number of votes in the association represents the views of the majority of the city's residents.
Reasoning: Gamba highlights that the sample size (15 opposing votes) is statistically insignificant compared to both the association's total membership and the city's total population.
Analysis: Gamba’s strategy is a classic takedown of a 'hasty generalization.' Muñoz tries to use a tiny, specific group of 15 people to speak for an entire city, which is a bit like saying everyone in the world loves pineapple on pizza just because your three best friends do. Gamba counters this by providing the actual numbers, demonstrating that the sample is far too small and unrepresentative to support such a broad conclusion. Look for an answer that describes this method: undermining a general claim by showing that the evidence used to support it is statistically insufficient or unrepresentative.
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Unlock Full Passage20.Of the following, which one most accurately describes Gamba's strategy of argumentation?
Correct Answer
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Gamba attacks Muñoz’s conclusion by arguing the sample (15 opposing votes) is far too small relative to the population to represent citywide opinion. That is exactly “casting doubt on a conclusion by claiming the statistical sample is too small to be dependable.”
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