The reasoning demonstrated by the company’s claim in paragraph 3 can be classified as a half-truth. This is because while the bags may be marketed as eco-friendly or biodegradable, the study indicates that they do not break down completely in all tested environments, thus revealing that the claim may not fully represent the reality of their biodegradability.
Use the article excerpt to answer the question.
"Biodegradable Plastic Bags, Not So Biodegradable"
by Vicky Stein
What kind of reasoning is demonstrated by the company’s claim in paragraph 3?
In a study published this week in Environmental Science and Technology, researchers put supposedly eco-friendly bags made from various organic and plastic materials and sourced from U.K. stores to the test. After three years buried in garden soil, submerged in ocean water, exposed to open light and air or stashed in a laboratory, none of the bags broke down completely in all the environments.
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fallacy
fallacy
gambler’s fallacy
gambler’s fallacy
half-truth
half-truth
bias
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