Jason tells his roommate: "A researcher quoted in a magazine article said that astrological signs correlate with people's personality traits. Therefore, my horoscope will tell me a lot about myself." Does Jason make a basic argument?

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Jason makes a basic argument by offering evidence (a researcher quoted in a magazine article) to support his claim that his horoscope will tell him a lot about himself.

Jason Tells His Roommate: "A Researcher Quoted in a Magazine