QUESTION TYPE: Method of Reasoning
CONCLUSION: Anne thinks a comet flare so far from the Sun must be highly unusual.
Sue thinks the flare was not unusual.
REASONING: Anne thinks the flare was unusual because such flares are rarely observed so far from the Sun. Sue thinks they are rarely observed only because no one is usually watching.
ANALYSIS: Sue uses the same evidence as Anne, but gives an alternate explanation.
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- Observed is perfectly clear in both cases: “was seen.”
- Nothing inconsistent. Sue does not dispute Anne’s evidence; she adds to it.
- Sue doesn’t contradict Anne; she adds a new fact and an alternate explanation.
- CORRECT. Yes. Sue does not disagree with Anne’s facts, but she explains them differently.
- Actually, Sue disagrees with Anne’s conclusion, but doesn’t undermine her evidence.
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