Argument EvaluationDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Because almost none of the imported fish is checked for safety, you're better off buying local fish instead.
Conclusion: You should stick to domestic seafood if you want a better chance of eating safe fish.
Reasoning: Only a tiny fraction (2 percent) of imported seafood is checked for health and safety by inspectors.
Analysis: The food columnist is making a classic 'one-sided' comparison. They tell us the inspection rate for imports is abysmal, but they tell us absolutely nothing about the inspection rate for domestic seafood. For all we know, domestic fish might only be inspected 1% of the time, or not at all! To evaluate this argument, we need to know the 'other half' of the data. Look for an answer that asks about the safety standards or inspection frequency of domestic seafood to see if it actually offers the 'increased likelihood' of safety the author claims.
Conclusion: You should stick to domestic seafood if you want a better chance of eating safe fish.
Reasoning: Only a tiny fraction (2 percent) of imported seafood is checked for health and safety by inspectors.
Analysis: The food columnist is making a classic 'one-sided' comparison. They tell us the inspection rate for imports is abysmal, but they tell us absolutely nothing about the inspection rate for domestic seafood. For all we know, domestic fish might only be inspected 1% of the time, or not at all! To evaluate this argument, we need to know the 'other half' of the data. Look for an answer that asks about the safety standards or inspection frequency of domestic seafood to see if it actually offers the 'increased likelihood' of safety the author claims.
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Unlock Full Passage3.The answer to which one of the following questions would most help in evaluating the food columnist's argument?
Correct Answer
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Knowing the inspection rate for domestic seafood directly tests the argument’s core assumption that domestic seafood is more likely to be inspected (and thus safer). It most strongly affects whether buying domestic increases safety.
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