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Luckily, our Q-stem always tells us
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Weaken
Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?
Strengthen
Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the argument?
Paradox
Which of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent conflict of interest?
Main Conclusion
Which one of the following most accurately expresses the main conclusion?
Inference (Must be True)
If the statements above are true, which one of the following must be true?
Inference (Most Strongly Supported)
Which one of the following is most strongly supported by the information above?
Point of Disagreement
John and Jim disagree with each other over which one of the following?
Out of Scope
For the remaining questions, the question is more asking us to choose an answer that relates to how the components of the argument fit together. Here’s the remaining Q-types, along with an example of each.
Role
The argument proceeds by
Similar Role
The pattern of reasoning above is most similar to that in which of the following?
Flaw
Which of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the argument?
Similar Flaw
The flawed pattern of reasoning above is most similar to that in which of the following?
Sufficient Assumption
The conclusion can be properly drawn if which one of the following is assumed?
Necessary Assumption
The argument depends on which of the following?
Principle
The argument can most reasonably be interpreted as invoking which one of the following principles?