Question 57
EasyOriginal questionJoseph says: "Tenzin must have left home late today, because he missed the 8 a.m. bus."
Which of the following, if true, most weakens Joseph's reasoning?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Joseph's reasoning assumes that missing the bus can only mean Tenzin was late.
If the bus left early, Tenzin could have missed it even while on time. That gives another explanation and weakens the reasoning.
The watch, the route and the time of his first class do not explain why he missed the bus.
- Concept
- Weakening by an alternative explanation
- Typical timeTypical
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- Your timeYours
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