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Passage Summary: Because magnets helped a majority of humans in a clinical study and dogs are biologically similar to us, a magnetic blanket will probably help dogs with their arthritis.

Conclusion: The Magno-Blanket is likely effective at reducing joint pain in elderly dogs.

Reasoning: A study showed magnets helped most humans with joint pain, and since dogs have similar bodies and the blanket mimics the study's magnet placement, it should work for them too.

Analysis: The argument relies on an analogy between human and canine physiology to suggest that what works for one will work for the other. To strengthen this, we need to bolster the link between the human study and the canine application. An answer that confirms the human study's results were not just a placebo effect would be very helpful, as dogs are generally less susceptible to the psychological power of suggestion. Look for an answer that reinforces the biological similarity or the specific efficacy of magnets on joint tissue.

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Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?

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Correct. If most placebo patients did not report reduced pain, the observed relief in the magnet-treated group is more likely due to magnets, thereby supporting the inference to dogs given the noted similarities.
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