QUESTION TEXT: Astronomer: Astronomical observatories in many areas…
QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning
CONCLUSION: We can have well-lit streets and dark skies.
REASONING: Sandsville has taken measures to keep down light while still ensuring safe streets.
ANALYSIS: This is a good argument. Some people argue that it’s impossible to have both safe streets and dark skies. The astronomer proves them wrong with a counterexample.
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- The astronomer appealed to example, not scientific authority.
- There was no evidence given in support of the other position. The astronomer uses his own evidence to challenge their unproven general principle.
- The scientist isn’t giving an explanation. He’s making a practical proposal to solve a problem.
- Which two terms is the astronomer distinguish? Term A: _______ Term B: ________. Never pick this type of answer unless you can fill in those two blanks.
- CORRECT. A counterexample disproves a general claim. If you say that no pen can ever be green, I can prove you wrong by showing you a single green pen. That’s a counterexample.
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