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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated."Sixty Minutes" has been in the top ten in the Neilsen ratings for the last twenty years. Its a safe bet itll be there this coming season as well.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.The blasted hedge clippers arent working again. Must be the switch. Thats usually the problem.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Its Monday, so the mail carrier will probably arrive after noon today. He usually comes in the early afternoon on Mondays.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Ive already won a hundred dollars in the state lottery, and hardly anyone wins that much twice. So Im not likely to win that much again.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Youve got to take Math 3. First of all, its a required part of the general education program. Second, its a prerequisite for several courses in your major. Youve got to take all required parts of the general education program. Youve got to take all prerequisites for courses in your major.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.If she really thought those clothes were unflattering, she wouldnt be caught dead in them. Anyway, she told me herself she thought she looked good in them. She wouldnt say that unless she believed it, so she obviously does. She wears those clothes.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Tonys car is dangerous. It has bad brakes, and the tires are nearly worn out. Any car that has bad brakes is dangerous. Any car with tires that are nearly worn out is dangerous.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.You shouldnt buy a television set that costs over $300, and that one costs $450. And that television set is much too big for your living room anyway. You shouldnt buy any television set thats too big for your living room.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.If your shoes are too small, then you shouldnt wear them, and those are much too small. Besides, theyre worn out. If the shoes are worn out, then you shouldnt wear them.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.The more people who have access to a medium, the more crackpot conspiracy theories youre going to find in that medium. Unfortunately, more people have access to the Internet than to any other medium, so that means there are more crackpot theories there than anywhere else.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.A combination of anti-HIV drugs has proven much more successful than the use of any single drug. But that means successful treatments are going to be even more expensive, because taking the drugs in combination has to cost more than taking just a single drug.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.The general population of the country has a favorable impression only of those members of the administration who get good press reviews, and Madelaine Albright, the Secretary of State, is the only current member of the administration who is getting good press. So shes the only one the country has a good impression of these days.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.The only time you can count on dry weather in Seattle is the first week of August. So, since you need to count on dry weather for your trip, youll have to plan it for next week. Next week is the first week of August.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.No floor with two-by-four joists on two-foot centers is strong enough. So this floor isnt strong enough. This floor has two-by-four joists on two-foot centers.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.The almond trees have not blossomed. It is not yet the middle of February. The almond trees do not blossom before the middle of February.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Id advise you not to vote for Melton. Melton is very radical. You shouldnt vote for radicals.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.It isnt too late. The bars havent closed. If the bars havent closed, then it isnt too late.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Computer networks are immune from computer viruses only if theyre completely isolated from other machines and stray software. So, as I told you, this network is not safe from viruses. This network is not completely isolated from other machines and stray software.
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Analyze the argument passage below, addressing the following as appropriate: specify the issues addressed; identify premises and conclusions; classify as inductive or deductive; supply missing premises; separate arguments from window dressing; identify claims better left unstated.Well be better off in the dark than driving on ice in the fog. So lets wait a while. If were better off in the dark than driving on ice in the fog, then we should wait a while.
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If we know that an argument is weak, then we know that the conclusionA. is false.B. is true.C. may or may not be true.
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If we know that a valid argument has true premises, then the argument
A. must be sound.
B. might be sound.
C. is strong.
D. might have a false conclusion.
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"Jose is taller than Bill, and Bill is taller than Margaret. Therefore, Jose is taller than Margaret." This argument is best considered
A. inductive.
deductive.
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"Sheilas clarinet is French. Its a Leblanc, and all Leblanc instruments are made in France."
This argument is best considered
A. inductive
deductive.
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"The baseball team has never lost a match in its home ground. I am pretty sure they will win this match too." This argument is best considered
inductive
B. deductive.
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"All vice-presidents in the company drive a Mercedes. Since Eric is a vice-president, he must also drive a Mercedes." This argument is best considered
inductive.
B. deductive.
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"The ensemble played an encore at last years concert, and Im pretty sure they played one the year before as well. So they will most likely play an encore at this years concert."
This argument is best considered
inductive.
B. deductive.
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In order to be sound, an argument must be
A. valid and strong.
B. deductive and strong.
C. valid and have true premises.
D. inductive and have true conclusions.
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Consider: "X. Therefore, since Y, Z." Which would go in the "Y" space?
A. a premise
B. a conclusion
C. an assumption
D. a scope statement
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In an argument, the word "so" indicates
A. a conclusion.
B. a premise.
C. sometimes a conclusion and sometimes a premise.
D. an assumption.
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An argument can be classified as deductive or inductive based on its ability to persuade others.
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In an inductive argument, the premise demonstrates or proves the conclusion.
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The more support the premise of an inductive argument provides for the conclusion, the stronger the argument.
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A valid argument cannot have any false premises.
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An argument is _________ if it isnt possible for the premise (or premises) to be true and the conclusion false.
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Arguments whose premises are intended to provide some support but less than absolutely conclusive support for the conclusion are _________.
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Arguments whose premises are intended to provide absolutely conclusive reasons for accepting the conclusion are _________.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Jordan keeps his word. He is a man of good character.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Andrew eats junk food everyday. He is bound to have health problems soon.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:There is a south wind. Well be getting rain.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:All the moisture they get in Oregon keeps the grass green; so cows probably like Oregon.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:If your only source of information is TV Guide, you are not likely to be very well informed, so Michael is not likely to be well informed.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Mr. Zing has a background in psychology. He is bound to make a good chairman.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Deborah loves American Idol. Its a good bet she watches Dancing with the Stars, too.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Id bet the TV doesnt work right. Josh was messing with it.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Monica may have trouble sleeping tonight, since she drank tea at 10 pm.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Her home is in Santa Cruz, so I doubt it has depreciated in the last 5 years.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Rajbir is a professional dancer, so we can assume that Rajbir practices several hours a day.
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Supply a general principle that, assuming it is true, makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument:Sydney is ten; therefore, she likes horses.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
"Hey, see that bald dude over there? You know how old that guy is? Hes my teacher."
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
Is Bill Clintons behavior prior to his becoming President relevant to how he should be judged in office? Yes: 22%; No: 71%.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
Imagine yourself naked, without weapons, and running after a deer. If you were to catch this deer, how would you eat it? Humans are not equipped with canine teeth in order to eat meat without tools. A carnivores teeth are long and sharp, and its jaws move up and down. Humans, by contrast, use their molars to crush and grind their food. Have you ever noticed that so many Americans are overweight and unhealthy? Thats because they eat meat.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
"Hey, what is that stuff youre cooking anyway? It smells like fish."
"Fish! What do you mean fish?' Thats a pot roast Im cooking."
"Oh . . . say, you dont mind if I open a window, do you? No, its not the fishuh, roast; it just seems sorta warm in here."
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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Identify the following passage as containing an argument, two arguments, or no argument; if it contains an argument, identify the conclusion(s); and, if it contains two arguments, indicate which argument is the principal argument.
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The tendency to not appreciate that others behavior is as much constrained by events and circumstances as our own would be if we were in their position is known as the
A. false consensus effect.
B. fundamental attribution error.
C. bandwagon effect.
D. overconfidence effect.
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The bandwagon effect is potentially a powerful source of cognitive distortion.
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An unconscious tendency to align ones thinking with that of other people is known as the
A. bandwagon effect.
B. availability heuristic.
C. confirmation bias.
D. belief bias.
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The inclination that people may have to assume that their attitudes and those held by people around them are shared by society at large is known as
A. the fundamental attribution error.
B. the false consensus effect.
C. negativity bias.
D. confirmation bias.
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Which of the following involves unconsciously assigning a probability to a type of event on the basis of how often one thinks of events of that type?
A. Factual claim
B. In-group bias
C. Availability heuristic
D. Obscure issue
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General rules people unconsciously follow in estimating probabilities are known as
A. subjective claims.
B. objective claims.
C. biases.
D. heuristics.
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The tendency to attach more weight to evidence that supports our viewpoint is known as
A. confirmation bias.
B. belief bias.
C. negativity bias.
D. availability bias.
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Which of the following is true of cognitive biases?
A. They evaluate conclusions based on evidence.
B. They help process information accurately.
C. They interfere with one's ability to think clearly.
D. They help people reason objectively.
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Identifying the issue is very simple in all real-life situations.
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The first order of business when it comes to thinking critically about an issue is to
A. determine whether the issue is objective.
B. determine what, exactly, the issue is.
C. identify the premise of the issue.
D. identify the conclusion of the issue.
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Some opinions are not subjective, because their truth or falsity is independent of what people think.
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Which of the following is an objective claim?
A. Fallon tells better jokes than Colbert.
B. Golf is a waste of time.
C. In 2013 Miguel Cabrera hit the most home runs on a 30 count.
D. Opera would be easier to listen to if theyd leave out the singing.
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Which of the following is an objective claim?
A. Sailing is the most soothing activity.
B. Yellow is the most pleasant color to look at.
C. Jason has great dressing sense.
D. Driving while drowsy is dangerous.
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Which of the following is a subjective claim?
A. Leno tells better jokes than Letterman.
B. Yellow is Jennifers favorite color.
C. Pit vipers can strike a warm-blooded animal even when it is pitch dark.
D. There is life on Mars.
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Which of the following is a subjective claim?
A. Staring at the sun will damage your eyes.
B. You shouldnt buy that car because it is ugly.
C. On a baseball field, the center of the pitchers mound is 59 feet from home plate.
D. Pit vipers can strike a warm-blooded animal even when it is pitch dark.
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"Gina has swag" is a subjective claim.
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Whether a subjective claim is true or false is independent of whether people think it is true or false.
FALSE
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"Tommy has great fashion sense" is an objective claim.
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When an opinion is expressed in a declarative statement, the result is a claim.
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A belief cannot be expressed in a declarative sentence.
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"The Republicans proposal to cut taxes on capital gains (profits from selling real estate, stocks, and bonds) is not a sop for the wealthy. It is a way to stimulate investment and ultimately to create jobs. Thats why it is in everyones interest to support the proposal."
Which of the following best states the primary issue discussed in the passage?
A. whether the proposal is a sop for the wealthy
B. whether the proposal is a way to stimulate investment and ultimately to create jobs
C. whether stimulating investment and creating jobs is a good thing
D. whether it is in everyones interest to support the proposal