Craft and StructureVery hardWord for reasoning that assumes what it proves
Craft and Structure practice question
The argument is ____: it defines a successful policy as one the government adopts, and then cites the government's adoption of the policy as proof of its success.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. circularCorrect
- B. rigorous
- C. empirical
- D. tentative
Answer: A. circular
The conclusion is built into the definition.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. rigorous
- Rigour would avoid the loop.
- C. empirical
- No observation is involved.
- D. tentative
- The argument is confident, not tentative.
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