Solution - C
The flaw in the author’s reasoning lies in his reasoning from part to whole, which is implied rather than explicitly stated: " I am a former basketball coach and have coached each player individually, and I can attest to to each players skills as being top notch. ." But just because each players skills alone don’t necessarily mean that the teams performance will be top notch (D), therefore, is correct.
LSAT Logical Reasoning Question
Yesterday a pundit on the city’s local radio station criticized the basketball team. This is not the first time the basketball team has been criticized, but the pundit’s criticism were inaccurate. This is not the first time that he has criticized the choir. But this time his criticisms were simply inaccurate and unwarranted. I am a former basketball coach and have coached each player individually, and I can attest to to each players skills as being top notch.
Which one of the following is the most serious flaw in the author’s reasoning?
Answers
- A) He attacks the pundit instead of bolstering his claims.
- B) He does not consider the fact that the critics remarks might be warranted.
- C) He assumes that because each individual is talented then the team will perform well.
- D) He trumps his own expertise as the only explanation in defense of the basketball team.
- E) He attempts to conclude the truth of a general situation from evidence about one specific situation
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