Practice mode Critical Reasoning

Argument: A survey of the gym’s members found 95% satisfaction, so the gym provides excellent service. Which of the following, if true, most weakens the argument?

Correct answer D. The survey was sent only to members who had renewed, not to those who left

Explanation

Members who left are likely to be the least satisfied, so excluding them makes the result look better than it is. This biased sample weakens the conclusion.

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