Flawed ReasoningDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: An ad claims you should buy their skin cream because most doctors they talked to like it and helped make it.
Conclusion: Consumers should choose Dermactin if they need a skin cream.
Reasoning: A survey shows most dermatologists prefer this brand, and the company involved dermatologists in the product's development.
Analysis: The argument suffers from a potential bias or sampling error. It mentions 'dermatologists surveyed' and those 'consulted during development,' but it doesn't clarify if these are the same people or if they were compensated. There is a high risk of a circular 'appeal to authority' where the doctors who helped make the product are the ones saying they prefer it. Look for an answer that points out the lack of independence or representativeness in the survey group.
Conclusion: Consumers should choose Dermactin if they need a skin cream.
Reasoning: A survey shows most dermatologists prefer this brand, and the company involved dermatologists in the product's development.
Analysis: The argument suffers from a potential bias or sampling error. It mentions 'dermatologists surveyed' and those 'consulted during development,' but it doesn't clarify if these are the same people or if they were compensated. There is a high risk of a circular 'appeal to authority' where the doctors who helped make the product are the ones saying they prefer it. Look for an answer that points out the lack of independence or representativeness in the survey group.
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Unlock Full Passage4.The reasoning in the advertisement is questionable because the advertisement
Correct Answer
B
B identifies the key flaw: not stating the number surveyed leaves open that the sample could be too small for the 75% figure to be reliable.
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