PT135.S1.Q11

PrepTest 135 - Section 1 - Question 11

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Method of Reasoning

The argument concludes that an obvious explanation for a certain phenomenon is not true (the house’s owner didn’t steal the diamonds), despite evidence to the contrary (only his fingerprints were in the house).

Identify and Describe Flaw

This argument is flawed because we have no reason to eliminate Mr. Tannisch as a suspect. In fact, we have evidence that points to his guilt—his fingerprints.

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11.

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a

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b

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c

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d

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e

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