Question

Argument: People from Japan have, on average, the longest lifespan of all the people on Earth.

Statistic: In Japan, the average life expectancy for men and women, respectively, is 84 and 88 years.
a. valid
b. too small
c. lack basis for comparison

Answer 1

The answer is most logically option C. This is because while the argument does feel like it is backed up with the statistic, there are no other statistics given for other countries. The argument lacks the information needed.