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- Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:04 pm
#105494
Hi Siya,
So the flaw here is an error in causal reasoning, specifically assuming a causal relationship based on a temporal relationship. A occurred (speed limit reduced), later B occurred (fewer fatalities), therefore A caused B.
There are many assumptions that are made in this type of causal reasoning. You listed a few of them.
The question isn't simply asking for an assumption based on the flaw, but a flawed assumption that the argument is making.
In other words, the answer needs to not only contain an assumption that the argument is making, but one that should not be made.
Answer E satisfies both criteria.
So the flaw here is an error in causal reasoning, specifically assuming a causal relationship based on a temporal relationship. A occurred (speed limit reduced), later B occurred (fewer fatalities), therefore A caused B.
There are many assumptions that are made in this type of causal reasoning. You listed a few of them.
The question isn't simply asking for an assumption based on the flaw, but a flawed assumption that the argument is making.
In other words, the answer needs to not only contain an assumption that the argument is making, but one that should not be made.
Answer E satisfies both criteria.