Question #2642

Answer choice D

Started by shafieiava · started 2020-01-13 21:21 · last activity 2020-01-15 23:32 · 1 reply

I'm having trouble with how the term high-risk figures in the argument. After getting the question wrong, I was able to determine the cause and effect argument. Cause= legislation in high risk industries and Effect= increased worker safety. However, even after identifying the cause and effect argument, I am having trouble eliminating answer choice D. Wouldn't a statement about non high risk industries also provide an alternate cause for the effect of increased worker safety? If someone could explain why answer choice D is wrong that would be very helpful. Thank you.

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  1. Ravi · 2020-01-15 23:32

    @shafieiava, Let's take a look at (D). (D) says, "The number of work-related injuries occurring within industries not considered high-risk has increased annually since 1955." We're trying to weaken the argument. The problem with (D) is that we don't care about the industries that aren't considered high-risk. The author is extremely careful to limit the scope of his conclusion to pertain only to high-risk industries, so this is why we can get rid of (D). Does this make sense? Let us know if you have any other questions!

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