Critical Reasoning: "Complete the Argument" Format
Which of the following most logically completes the argument?
Naturopathic medicine incorporates many separate traditional and natural practices for the healing of injury and illness. The scientific world is not very supportive of research done in these fields. Naturopathy, however, should be encouraged because __________.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The fact that naturopathy is made up of ideas from around the world doesn't really support it in any factual way, which is what you should be looking for on the GMAT.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]If anything, this answer choice weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. If naturopathic medicine can't be tested scientifically, then it's harder to evaluate. Although people that fully believe in the benefits of naturopathy will disagree, this statement can't be considered a strengthening point for the encouragement of its use.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The argument doesn't deal with the use of plants in general, but with the use of plants in medicine, so this statement irrelevant.
Incorrect.
[[snippet]]This answer choice neither strengthens nor weakens the conclusion and, therefore, cannot logically complete the argument. The route students take to become qualified naturopathic healers doesn't directly support the argument's conclusion to encourage this form of medicine as a whole, as it does not point out a major benefit it has.
Great!
[[snippet]]This answer choice strengthens the conclusion and logically completes the argument. The fact that cures used by naturopathic healers can also be developed into advanced medicines affirms the idea that it is extremely useful and should, therefore, be encouraged.
