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Complete Question Explanation
Flaw in the Reasoning—CE. The correct answer choice is (C)
This Flaw in the Reasoning problem is very similar to the Flaw problem discussed earlier in the
chapter (problem #1). A correlation involving theta waves, TV watching, and personality disorders is
presented in the premises, and then the author concludes that watching too much TV causes a rise in
the risk of developing a personality disorder.
Answer choice (A): Although “personality disorders” are left largely undefined (which is
acceptable), the term is not used ambiguously.
Answer choice (B): This is not an error because the author is not obligated to define theta brain
waves in order to make the argument understandable.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer.
Answer choice (D): There is no information to prove that the sample of data used was
unrepresentative. Although the researcher says, “my data show...” it is possible the researcher’s data
are extensive and representative.
Answer choice (E): This is a Shell Game answer because the researcher infers that the reverse is true.
Flaw in the Reasoning—CE. The correct answer choice is (C)
This Flaw in the Reasoning problem is very similar to the Flaw problem discussed earlier in the
chapter (problem #1). A correlation involving theta waves, TV watching, and personality disorders is
presented in the premises, and then the author concludes that watching too much TV causes a rise in
the risk of developing a personality disorder.
Answer choice (A): Although “personality disorders” are left largely undefined (which is
acceptable), the term is not used ambiguously.
Answer choice (B): This is not an error because the author is not obligated to define theta brain
waves in order to make the argument understandable.
Answer choice (C): This is the correct answer.
Answer choice (D): There is no information to prove that the sample of data used was
unrepresentative. Although the researcher says, “my data show...” it is possible the researcher’s data
are extensive and representative.
Answer choice (E): This is a Shell Game answer because the researcher infers that the reverse is true.