Read the argument: 'Students at our school read more books this year than last year. The new school library opened in August. Therefore, the new library caused students to read more.' Which statement, if true, most weakens the argument?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The school also began a daily reading period in August
- Step 1: The argument assumes the library is the only new factor that could explain the extra reading. Step 2. A daily reading period that started at the same time offers another explanation, which weakens the claim that the library was the cause. Answer: The school also began a daily reading period in August. Why not the others: A larger stock of books and Saturday opening would, if anything, support the argument, and a link between reading and grades says nothing about what caused the increase.
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