If the data in a message are correct but the conclusion drawn from them is wrong, what should the receiver do?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Check whether the conclusion follows from the data and seek clarification
Correct data do not automatically make every conclusion correct. The receiver should examine whether the stated conclusion follows logically from the data, notice any gap or contradiction, and ask the sender for clarification. Accepting it without checking may cause misinformation or a poor decision, while hiding the source or forwarding the message does not solve the reasoning problem.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Check whether the conclusion follows from the data and seek clarification
Why is this the correct answer?
Correct data do not automatically make every conclusion correct. The receiver should examine whether the stated conclusion follows logically from the data, notice any gap or contradiction, and ask the sender for clarification. Accepting it without checking may cause misinformation or a poor decision, while hiding the source or forwarding the message does not solve the reasoning problem.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 English question. Chapter: First Flight Prose.
