QUESTION 6

Assuming the premises in the following argument are true, do they support the causal conclusion? Explain your answer.

(10 marks)

A study looked at group of 250 children aged 8-11 years old who had been diagnosed with extreme behavioural problems such as violent tantrums. The children were given art therapy over a period of six weeks. At the end of the six week period, independent observers assessed the children and only 50 of them (20%) showed behavioural problems. The researchers concluded that art therapy can play a significant role in reducing behavioural problems in children.