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CR - Assumption

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by karthikpandian19 » Sat Jun 30, 2012 3:36 am
In recent years, many creators of cable television series have received acclaim as mainstream media producers. But since cable television does not need to adhere to the restrictions of FCC guidelines or to the demands of advertisers, it is not required to adhere to the same standards as network television does. Therefore, cable television series should not be considered mainstream media.

Which of the following is an assumption that supports the conclusion drawn above?


(A) Network television series tend to be more popular than cable television series.

(B) Some cable television producers tend to create their series directly for a niche audience, while others aim for a wider audience.

(C) Cable television producers should pay more attention to the FCC guidelines and the concerns of advertisers.

(D) A series must conform to the same standards that network television does to be considered mainstream media.

(E) Network television producers are concerned only with creating series that adhere to a set of predetermined guidelines
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Source: — Critical Reasoning |

by Birottam Dutta » Sat Jun 30, 2012 4:34 am
Here the assumption should be one which says that for a series to be considered in the category of mainstream media, it must conform to the FCC guidelines.

This assumption is explicitly stated in D, so D is the answer.

Hence, D!
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by karthikpandian19 » Sun Jul 01, 2012 8:52 pm
OA is D


This question wants us to find the logical link between the author's conclusion and premises. The author's conclusion (note the signal word therefore) is that cable television series should not be considered to be mainstream media. This conclusion is based on the premise that cable television series are not held to FCC guidelines or advertiser's demands.

The underlying assumption must have something to do with the connection between the need to adhere to a set of guidelines and to demands and the definition of what constitutes "mainstream media."

Choice A compares the popularity of cable and network television series. The popularity of television series is not at issue here, so this answer is incorrect.

Choice B talks about the motivations of cable television producers, which has no bearing on the lack of guidelines for the creation of cable television. Eliminate B.

Choice C may look tempting because it mentions the FCC guidelines and concerns of advertisers. However, the argument states that cable television does not need to adhere to these restrictions. Furthermore, there is no mention of what should be considered mainstream media, so this logical link remains incomplete.

Choice D states the basic assumption that a series can only be considered mainstream media if it is subject to the same standards that network television does. This effectively connects the evidence and conclusion of the argument.

The presence of the word only gives choice E suspiciously extreme wording. Furthermore, the passage does not say that adhering to a set of predetermined guidelines is the only concern of network television producers; it says that adhering to a guidelines and advertising demands are basic requirements for a network television series. Eliminate E.

Choice D is correct.

karthikpandian19 wrote:In recent years, many creators of cable television series have received acclaim as mainstream media producers. But since cable television does not need to adhere to the restrictions of FCC guidelines or to the demands of advertisers, it is not required to adhere to the same standards as network television does. Therefore, cable television series should not be considered mainstream media.

Which of the following is an assumption that supports the conclusion drawn above?


(A) Network television series tend to be more popular than cable television series.

(B) Some cable television producers tend to create their series directly for a niche audience, while others aim for a wider audience.

(C) Cable television producers should pay more attention to the FCC guidelines and the concerns of advertisers.

(D) A series must conform to the same standards that network television does to be considered mainstream media.

(E) Network television producers are concerned only with creating series that adhere to a set of predetermined guidelines
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