Question #3129

The difference between C and E?

Started by hatemz · started 2020-05-10 14:27 · last activity 2024-04-09 22:05 · 6 replies

Its hard to understand how the answer choices are saying different things! Any help?

Replies

  1. liwenong28 · 2020-12-02 00:23

    I have the same question!

  2. SuzieNewcome · 2023-07-15 23:29

    So do I! Anyone who can clarify this?

  3. Emil-Kunkin · 2023-07-17 01:29

    Hi, C means that the new information attacks the argument, that is, it weakens the connection between premises and conclusion. E means it directly contradicts the conclusion.

  4. Raheel · 2024-04-08 02:34

    Why not D?

  5. Emil-Kunkin · 2024-04-09 22:04

    D describes a circular argument, that is, one where the premises already assume the conclusion must be true. This is now what sams argument is. Sam cites survey data, and uses that data to draw a conclusion about the people surveyed.

  6. Emil-Kunkin · 2024-04-09 22:05

    *not

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