Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: Since every pilot who has tested this plane so far thought it was easy to fly, we can assume the person flying it tomorrow will probably feel the same way.

Conclusion: The test pilot flying the new plane tomorrow will likely not find it difficult to operate.

Reasoning: A large sample of many previous test pilots who have flown the plane found it easy to handle.

Analysis: This argument uses a consistent track record to predict a future outcome. It moves from a general observation about a group (past test pilots) to a specific prediction about a single upcoming instance (tomorrow's pilot). When looking for a parallel, prioritize an argument that establishes a pattern of success or failure and then applies that pattern to the very next case.

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The reasoning in which one of the following arguments is most similar to the reasoning in the argument above?

Correct Answer
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It keeps the same pattern: many members of a defined group (reviewers) read the book and none enjoyed it; therefore, a particular member of that same group (the local newspaper’s reviewer) is unlikely to enjoy it.
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