To accurately determine the reasoning demonstrated by the company’s claim in paragraph 3 of the article "biodegradable plastic bags, not so biodegradable," it would be necessary to have the exact content of that paragraph. However, based on the provided options, here's a brief explanation of each term which can help you identify the kind of reasoning:
a. Half-truth: This refers to a statement that includes some element of truth but is misleading because it omits important information.
b. Gambler’s fallacy: This is the belief that past events affect the probabilities of future independent events, typically in games of chance.
c. Fallacy: A broad term that describes reasoning that is logically unsound or based on erroneous arguments.
d. Bias: This refers to a tendency to favor one perspective or outcome over others, often leading to flawed reasoning or conclusions.
If you can provide the exact claim from paragraph 3, I can help determine which reasoning type it reflects most accurately.
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