| Critical Reasoning Butler: November 2025 |
| November 4 | CR 1 | CR 2 |
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CR 1 In an attempt to counter a rise in the number of cases of child neglect, child abuse, and general domestic problems, the government has decided to fund a program for the education of parents. The program has been designed by a team of the country's most talented and renowned experts, and is being offered at community centers in the form of group courses, free of charge. Therefore, parents who abstain from participation in such a course cannot be considered responsible caretakers.
A major flaw in the argument above is that
(A) an assumption is made about the effectiveness of the program in countering the problem
(B) the caretaking competence of parents who participate in the course is compared to that of those who do not
(C) it fails to mention whether the courses being offered are obligatory or voluntary
(D) it incorrectly equates participating in an activity with pursuing the goals promoted by the activity
(E) it forms a conclusion that is in opposition to the information presented
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CR 2 A wide variety of methods for marketing products and brands exists. Statistics show that where traditional media fail to do so, Internet marketing campaigns can produce staggering results and
require the allocation of much smaller funds, in general. An advantage of such a campaign is the advertiser's ability to observe its progression and
to frequently manipulate certain parameters until an optimal configuration is attained. Although previously expected, a decrease in the prices of television and print advertising has not materialized as of yet.
In the argument, the two portions in boldface play which of the following roles?
(A) The first is a generalization made about the cost of Internet advertising; the second is a beneficial capability offered by this form of marketing.
(B) The first is an assumption which is likely to be true; the second is an advantage of the employment of internet marketing.
(C) The first is a rule that can be applied to any company wishing to advertise online; the second is an ability enjoyed by such a company.
(D) The first is a fact supporting a method of marketing; the second is a fact that weighs against the same method.
(E) The first is a positive statement about most online advertising campaigns; the second is an inconvenience created by such campaigns.