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26 Feb 2024, 02:30
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The law does not mandate the wearing of protective gear while riding a bicycle, skateboard or any other unmotorized vehicle. Last year, however, thousands of injuries could have been prevented by the wearing of even just a helmet. Therefore, anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
26 Feb 2024, 06:35
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The law does not mandate the wearing of protective gear while riding a bicycle, skateboard or any other unmotorized vehicle. Last year, however, thousands of injuries could have been prevented by the wearing of even just a helmet. Therefore, anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
Thoughts-
to weaken/cast a doubt on the author's conclusion that anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
Incorrect. Strengthens the author's claim.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
Incorrect. Irrelevant whether other's wear a helmet or not.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
Correct. Casts a doubt on the author's conclusion.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
Incorrect. Out of Scope.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
Incorrect. Out of Scope.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
Thoughts-
to weaken/cast a doubt on the author's conclusion that anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
Incorrect. Strengthens the author's claim.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
Incorrect. Irrelevant whether other's wear a helmet or not.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
Correct. Casts a doubt on the author's conclusion.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
Incorrect. Out of Scope.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
Incorrect. Out of Scope.
03 Mar 2024, 03:30
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OFFICIAL EXPLANATION
The law does not mandate the wearing of protective gear while riding a bicycle, skateboard or any other unmotorized vehicle. Last year, however, thousands of injuries could have been prevented by the wearing of even just a helmet. Therefore, anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
Incorrect.
To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences are premises which provide factual data; the last sentence includes a conclusion conjunction (Therefore) so it's the conclusion:
Premise A: by law, wearing protective gear is not necessary
+
Premise B: the wearing of helmets could have prevented many injuries last year
=
Conclusion: helmets should be worn by anyone riding an unmotorized vehicle
Possible assumption: helmets can only help reduce the amount of injuries
Weakening Data: ?
You are required to find data that weakens the view that helmets should be worn by anyone using an unmotorized vehicle. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.
This answer choice supports the author's conclusion by showing how serious the injuries caused were and, therefore, implying that they must be ceased by the wearing of helmets. Focus on the conclusion and remember that you are looking for a statement that will weaken it.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
Incorrect.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the argument's conclusion. The fact that some people choose to wear protective gear does not weaken the conclusion that everyone should.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
This answer choice attacks the argument's assumption by showing a negative aspect of wearing a helmet. If a person wearing a helmet can't see very well, he or she may are more prone to accidents.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
Incorrect.
To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences are premises which provide factual data; the last sentence includes a conclusion conjunction (Therefore) so it's the conclusion:
Premise A: by law, wearing protective gear is not necessary
+
Premise B: the wearing of helmets could have prevented many injuries last year
=
Conclusion: helmets should be worn by anyone riding an unmotorized vehicle
Possible assumption: helmets can only help reduce the amount of injuries
Weakening Data: ?
You are required to find data that weakens the view that helmets should be worn by anyone using an unmotorized vehicle. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the argument's conclusion. Since the conclusion has nothing to do with the protective gear market, a statement about it cannot help us with our task: weakening the conclusion.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
Incorrect.
This answer choice supports the author's conclusion by giving us another reason why helmets should be worn: they're now lighter and more comfortable than ever. Focus on the conclusion and remember that you are looking for a statement that will weaken it.
The law does not mandate the wearing of protective gear while riding a bicycle, skateboard or any other unmotorized vehicle. Last year, however, thousands of injuries could have been prevented by the wearing of even just a helmet. Therefore, anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.
Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion?
A. Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems.
Incorrect.
To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences are premises which provide factual data; the last sentence includes a conclusion conjunction (Therefore) so it's the conclusion:
Premise A: by law, wearing protective gear is not necessary
+
Premise B: the wearing of helmets could have prevented many injuries last year
=
Conclusion: helmets should be worn by anyone riding an unmotorized vehicle
Possible assumption: helmets can only help reduce the amount of injuries
Weakening Data: ?
You are required to find data that weakens the view that helmets should be worn by anyone using an unmotorized vehicle. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.
This answer choice supports the author's conclusion by showing how serious the injuries caused were and, therefore, implying that they must be ceased by the wearing of helmets. Focus on the conclusion and remember that you are looking for a statement that will weaken it.
B. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe.
Incorrect.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the argument's conclusion. The fact that some people choose to wear protective gear does not weaken the conclusion that everyone should.
C. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one.
This answer choice attacks the argument's assumption by showing a negative aspect of wearing a helmet. If a person wearing a helmet can't see very well, he or she may are more prone to accidents.
D. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly.
Incorrect.
To solve this Conclusion Weakening question, first break down the argument. The first two sentences are premises which provide factual data; the last sentence includes a conclusion conjunction (Therefore) so it's the conclusion:
Premise A: by law, wearing protective gear is not necessary
+
Premise B: the wearing of helmets could have prevented many injuries last year
=
Conclusion: helmets should be worn by anyone riding an unmotorized vehicle
Possible assumption: helmets can only help reduce the amount of injuries
Weakening Data: ?
You are required to find data that weakens the view that helmets should be worn by anyone using an unmotorized vehicle. The correct answer could be one that exposes the argument's assumption.
This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the argument's conclusion. Since the conclusion has nothing to do with the protective gear market, a statement about it cannot help us with our task: weakening the conclusion.
E. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever.
Incorrect.
This answer choice supports the author's conclusion by giving us another reason why helmets should be worn: they're now lighter and more comfortable than ever. Focus on the conclusion and remember that you are looking for a statement that will weaken it.
