medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning

Since the new software was installed, the office computer network has crashed three times. Therefore, the new software is causing the network to crash.

The pattern of reasoning in the argument above is most similar to that in which one of the following?

  1. The city began a new recycling program in January, and since then, waste in the landfill has decreased. Clearly, the program is working.
  2. Every time the sun rises, the rooster crows. Therefore, the sun rising causes the rooster to crow.
  3. Studies show that children who eat breakfast perform better in school. Thus, parents should ensure their children eat breakfast.
  4. The last two times I wore my lucky socks, my team won their game. If I wear them today, my team will surely win again.
  5. Whenever the barometer falls, a storm follows. Therefore, the falling barometer brings on the storm.

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