GRE® (argument): The step to ban memory boosting drug

[Thirdgoblin]

The following appeared in an article in a health and fitness magazine

"There is a controversy that the growing rate of heart ailments prevalent among the youth today is associated with the consumption of the memory booster drug 'Zap'. Recent study, conducted in two colleges indicates that Alpha-5, which is the primary ingredient of 'Zap' is responsible for the side effects of the drug. In case of individuals suffering from high blood pressure Alpha-5 increases the cholesterol level in blood, which causes chest pain and nausea. Hence the federal government must ban the drug with immediate effect."

Every type of drug nowadays is subjected to intense scrutiny by the government in an effort to weed out the ones with adverse side effects. Therefore, the study on the usage of memory boosting drug, Zap, seems like a very conventional step. The conclusion, however, that this drug is the leading cause of heart ailments among youth seems poorly thought of. The main argument, as well as the supporting reasons, seem to be based on a small pool of data, and do not take the bigger picture into account.

To begin with, the author has given the impression that every youth afflicted with heart ailments, consumes the drug “Zap”. The author does not substantiate this claim with relevant data. It may be that only a fraction of the young population uses these types of drugs. This flaw is further highlighted by the fact that, the study was conducted in only two colleges. In other words, the number of people taken into account may have been a very small percentage of the total number of consumers. Consequently, the results that were obtained may be too narrow in the scope to draw a general conclusion.

The author argues the case with the help of individuals suffering from high blood pressure. However, it is well known that most heart ailments are often related to, or are direct results of high blood pressure. Hence, while the ingredient may have a detrimental effect on these people, it may be wrong to infer the same for people having normal blood pressure or low blood pressure.

In conclusion, it is clear that the argument is based on inadequate data, and need further studies to be taken seriously. After all, as the saying goes, “Half knowledge is worse than ignorance”.

[Kitosdad]

The following appeared in an article in a health and fitness magazine

"There is a controversy that the growing rate of heart ailments prevalent among the youth today is associated with the consumption of the memory booster drug 'Zap'. Recent study, conducted in two colleges indicates that Alpha-5, which is the primary ingredient of 'Zap' is responsible for the side effects of the drug. In case of individuals suffering from high blood pressure Alpha-5 increases the cholesterol level in blood, which causes chest pain and nausea. Hence the federal government must ban the drug with immediate effect."

Every type of drug nowadays is subjected to intense scrutiny by the government in an effort to weed out the ones with adverse side effects. Therefore, the study on the usage of memory boosting drug, Zap, seems like a very conventional step. The conclusion however, that this drug is the leading cause of heart ailments among youth seems poorly thought OUT. The main argument, as well as the supporting reasons, seem to be based on a small pool of data, and do not take the bigger picture into account.

To begin with, the author has given the impression that every youth afflicted with heart ailments, consumes the drug “Zap”. The author does not substantiate this claim with relevant data. It may be that only a fraction of the young population use these types of drugs. This flaw is further highlighted by the fact that, the study was conducted in only two colleges. In other words, the number of people taken into account may have been a very small percentage of the total number of consumers. Consequently, the results that were obtained may be too narrow in scope to draw a general conclusion.

The author argues the case with the help of individuals suffering from high blood pressure. However, it is well known that most heart ailments are often related to, or are direct results of(,) high blood pressure. Hence, while the ingredient may have a detrimental effect on these people, it may be wrong to infer the same for people having normal blood pressure or low blood pressure.

In conclusion, it is clear that the argument is based on inadequate data, and needS further studies to be taken seriously. After all, as the saying goes, “Half knowledge is worse than ignorance”.
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Quite interesting Thirdgoblin. You did good work here.

Kitos. 9/10
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[Thirdgoblin]

You're so cool, Kitosdad! Thank you!