Identifying Flaws in Reasoning

Easy Critical Reasoning Identifying Flaws

In a recent study, researchers found that children who watch more than two hours of television per day perform poorly in school compared to those who watch less. Based on this finding, a news article reports that reducing children’s television time would significantly improve their academic performance.

Which of the following identifies a flaw in the argument presented in the news article?

The study does not account for other factors affecting academic performance, such as socioeconomic status.

Children may enjoy watching less television if it means they would perform better in school.

There are no children who watch more than two hours of television.

Television shows have improved in educational content over the years.

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