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Method of Reasoning-CE. The correct answer choice is (D)
Answer choice (A): Lee does not refer to additional data that is difficult to reconcile with Kim’s data. He merely states that Kim’s explanation is unlikely since it assumes that people were aware of increases in their life expectancy.
Answer choice (B): Lee does not offer any alternative explanation. He merely suggests that Kim’s explanation is questionable.
Answer choice (C): Lee does not offer an analogous case. He merely points out a problem with Kim’s explanation.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Lee points out that Kim’s explanation is unlikely since it is based on the questionable assumption that people were aware that their life expectancy had increased.
Answer choice (E): Lee does not point out that Kim’s explanation is based on contradictory hypotheses, but rather a questionable assumption.
Method of Reasoning-CE. The correct answer choice is (D)
Answer choice (A): Lee does not refer to additional data that is difficult to reconcile with Kim’s data. He merely states that Kim’s explanation is unlikely since it assumes that people were aware of increases in their life expectancy.
Answer choice (B): Lee does not offer any alternative explanation. He merely suggests that Kim’s explanation is questionable.
Answer choice (C): Lee does not offer an analogous case. He merely points out a problem with Kim’s explanation.
Answer choice (D): This is the correct answer choice. Lee points out that Kim’s explanation is unlikely since it is based on the questionable assumption that people were aware that their life expectancy had increased.
Answer choice (E): Lee does not point out that Kim’s explanation is based on contradictory hypotheses, but rather a questionable assumption.