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In a car accident, air bags greatly reduce the risk of serious injury. However, statistics show that cars without air bags are less likely to be involved in accidents than are cars with air bags. Thus, cars with air bags are no safer than cars without air bags.
The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
(A) assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident
(B) denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags
(C) overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags
(D) assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety
(E) takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed
The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
(A) assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident
(B) denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags
(C) overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags
(D) assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety
(E) takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed
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This reasoning is flawed because it equates the likelihood of an accident with the overall safety of the car, without considering the severity of injuries that might result from accidents in both types of cars. The argument fails to weigh the seriousness of injuries in the assessment of safety.
A) Assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident.
The argument does not claim that all cars with air bags will probably be involved in accidents. It compares the likelihood but does not make this sweeping assumption.
B) Denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags.
This choice introduces a new consideration (other safety features), which is not directly related to the argument's flaw. The argument does not mention other safety features, so this is not the core issue.
C) Overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags.
While true, this is not central to the flaw in the argument, which is about comparing the safety of air bags versus no air bags, not about the types of cars involved in a single accident.
D) Assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety.
The argument focuses solely on the likelihood of accidents and overlooks the severity of injuries when considering safety. It assumes that the occurrence of an accident is as important or more important than how well air bags protect passengers in the event of an accident.
E) Takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed
The argument does not assume that all accidents will cause air bags to be deployed, so this is not relevant to its flaw.
The correct answer is D) as it points out that it ignores the importance of injury prevention, which is crucial to determining safety.
A) Assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident.
The argument does not claim that all cars with air bags will probably be involved in accidents. It compares the likelihood but does not make this sweeping assumption.
B) Denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags.
This choice introduces a new consideration (other safety features), which is not directly related to the argument's flaw. The argument does not mention other safety features, so this is not the core issue.
C) Overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags.
While true, this is not central to the flaw in the argument, which is about comparing the safety of air bags versus no air bags, not about the types of cars involved in a single accident.
D) Assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety.
The argument focuses solely on the likelihood of accidents and overlooks the severity of injuries when considering safety. It assumes that the occurrence of an accident is as important or more important than how well air bags protect passengers in the event of an accident.
E) Takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed
The argument does not assume that all accidents will cause air bags to be deployed, so this is not relevant to its flaw.
The correct answer is D) as it points out that it ignores the importance of injury prevention, which is crucial to determining safety.
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In a car accident, air bags greatly reduce the risk of serious injury. However, statistics show that cars without air bags are less likely to be involved in accidents than are cars with air bags. Thus, cars with air bags are no safer than cars without air bags.
The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
(A) assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident - WRONG. 2nd best choice here. Claiming "any" is a bit going ballistic which is not good.
(B) denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags - WRONG. Other features don't matter. Also, its not about cars without air bags but with air bags.
(C) overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags - WRONG. Exceptions!!! Also, doesn't impacts the conclusion.
(D) assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety - CORRECT. Rightly so why air bags are given in a car. Accidents may happen for reasons beyond control of driver/passengers of car with air bags but it is these bags that in the end provide safety. Thus, at crucial juncture the bags may give necessary safety.
(E) takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed - WRONG. In a way goes against what we are looking for as in it supports cars with air bags.
Answer D.
The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
(A) assumes, without providing justification, that any car with air bags will probably become involved in an accident - WRONG. 2nd best choice here. Claiming "any" is a bit going ballistic which is not good.
(B) denies the possibility that cars without air bags have other safety features that reduce the risk of serious injury at least as much as do air bags - WRONG. Other features don't matter. Also, its not about cars without air bags but with air bags.
(C) overlooks the possibility that some accidents involve both cars with air bags and cars without air bags - WRONG. Exceptions!!! Also, doesn't impacts the conclusion.
(D) assumes, without providing justification, that the likelihood of an accident’s occurring should weigh at least as heavily as the seriousness of any resulting injury in estimates of relative safety - CORRECT. Rightly so why air bags are given in a car. Accidents may happen for reasons beyond control of driver/passengers of car with air bags but it is these bags that in the end provide safety. Thus, at crucial juncture the bags may give necessary safety.
(E) takes for granted that all accidents would cause air bags to be deployed - WRONG. In a way goes against what we are looking for as in it supports cars with air bags.
Answer D.
