Flawed ReasoningDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: The executive claims the company is a fair employer because almost all the people who stayed there until they retired said they were treated well.
Conclusion: The company's history of treating its employees fairly is confirmed by a recent survey.
Reasoning: A survey showed that 95 percent of retirees felt they were treated fairly throughout their careers at the company.
Analysis: The executive is falling into a classic trap: survivorship bias. By only surveying retirees, the company is ignoring the very people who might have the most complaints—those who quit or were fired because they were treated poorly. It’s a bit like asking people at a luxury resort if they enjoy the service; you're ignoring everyone who left early because the service was terrible. Look for an answer that points out this unrepresentative sample.
Conclusion: The company's history of treating its employees fairly is confirmed by a recent survey.
Reasoning: A survey showed that 95 percent of retirees felt they were treated fairly throughout their careers at the company.
Analysis: The executive is falling into a classic trap: survivorship bias. By only surveying retirees, the company is ignoring the very people who might have the most complaints—those who quit or were fired because they were treated poorly. It’s a bit like asking people at a luxury resort if they enjoy the service; you're ignoring everyone who left early because the service was terrible. Look for an answer that points out this unrepresentative sample.
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Correct Answer
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It identifies the sampling flaw: the argument generalizes about all employees based on a survey of retirees, a group that may be unrepresentative (e.g., those treated unfairly may have left before retirement and were not surveyed).
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