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Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Naturopathic medicine incorporates many separate traditional and natural practices for the healing of injury and illness. The scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields. Naturopathy, however, should be encouraged because __________.
A. it comprises disciplines that are rooted in traditions from all over the world
B. natural treatments that prove themselves as successful cures can lead to the development of advanced medicines
C. it cannot be tested by the conventional methods of medical testing
D. plant ingredients are still used in many of the products we use daily
E. naturopathic students must perform many practice treatments before receiving their qualifications
Naturopathic medicine incorporates many separate traditional and natural practices for the healing of injury and illness. The scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields. Naturopathy, however, should be encouraged because __________.
A. it comprises disciplines that are rooted in traditions from all over the world
B. natural treatments that prove themselves as successful cures can lead to the development of advanced medicines
C. it cannot be tested by the conventional methods of medical testing
D. plant ingredients are still used in many of the products we use daily
E. naturopathic students must perform many practice treatments before receiving their qualifications
10 May 2021, 10:00
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Naturopathic medicine incorporates many separate traditional and natural practices for the healing of injury and illness. The scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields. Naturopathy, however, should be encouraged because __________.
A. it comprises disciplines that are rooted in traditions from all over the world
Incorrect.
This is a "Complete the Argument" format question. The missing argument part follows the reason conjunction because, so it's a premise, which supports the conclusion. Therefore, this is a Conclusion Strengthening question:
- Premise A: naturopathic medicine is made up of many traditional and natural healing practices
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Premise B: the scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields
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Conclusion: naturopathic medicine should be encouraged
Strengthening Data: ?
You are required to complete the argument with data that supports the conclusion.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The fact that naturopathy is made up of ideas from around the world doesn't really support it in any factual way, which is what you should be looking for on the GMAT.
B. natural treatments that prove themselves as successful cures can lead to the development of advanced medicines
This answer choice strengthens the conclusion and logically completes the argument. The fact that cures used by naturopathic healers can also be developed into advanced medicines affirms the idea that it is extremely useful and should, therefore, be encouraged.
C. it cannot be tested by the conventional methods of medical testing
Incorrect.
This is a "Complete the Argument" format question. The missing argument part follows the reason conjunction because, so it's a premise, which supports the conclusion. Therefore, this is a Conclusion Strengthening question:
- Premise A: naturopathic medicine is made up of many traditional and natural healing practices
+
Premise B: the scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields
=
Conclusion: naturopathic medicine should be encouraged
Strengthening Data: ?
You are required to complete the argument with data that supports the conclusion.
If anything, this answer choice weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. If naturopathic medicine can't be tested scientifically, then it's harder to evaluate. Although people that fully believe in the benefits of naturopathy will disagree, this statement can't be considered a strengthening point for the encouragement of its use.
D. plant ingredients are still used in many of the products we use daily
Incorrect.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The argument doesn't deal with the use of plants in general, but with the use of plants in medicine, so this statement irrelevant.
E. naturopathic students must perform many practice treatments before receiving their qualifications
Incorrect.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The route students take to become qualified naturopathic healers doesn't directly support the argument's conclusion to encourage this form of medicine as a whole, as it does not point out a major benefit it has.
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03 May 2021, 06:07
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I will go for B. Reason if despite their research being discouraged if they can assist in the invention of advanced drugs then. I think it makes the best candidate.
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