TEST 3 - Section IV-4

4. It is more desirable to have some form of socialized medicine than s system of medical care relying on the private sector. Socialized medicine is more broadly accessible than is private-sector system. In addition, since countries with socialized medicine have a lower infant morality rate than do countries with a system relying entirely on the private sector, socialized medicine seems to be technologically superior.

Which one of the following best indicates a flaw in the argument about the technological superiority of socialized medicine?

(A) The lower infant mortality rate might be due to the systems allowing greater access to

Medical care

(B) There is no necessary connection between the economic system of socialism and Technological achievement.

(C) Infant mortality is a reliable indicator of the quality of medical care for children.

(D) No list is presented of the countries whose infant mortality statistics are summarized under the two categories, “socialized” and “private-sector”.

(E) The argument presupposes the desirability of socialized medicine, which is what the

Argument seeks to-establish.

The correct answer is A. Could someone explain to me why?

Premise 1: socialized medicine is more accessible

Premise 2: socialized system is technically superior

Conclusion: socialized medinie is more desirable than private medicine.

The structure of Premise 2:

Premise: countries with socialized system have a lower infant morality rate.

Conclusion: socialized system is technically superior

Premise 2 assumes that there is a causation between lower infant morality rate and technical superiority. But Option A just casts doubt on the assumption.