Exam 13: Argument by Analogy

Consider the following argument by analogy. Maine and Vermont have similar climates. Potatoes can grow in Maine. Potatoes can grow in Vermont. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

In order to form an argument by analogy between A and B, is it necessary that A and B be alike in every way?

Suppose that we are evaluating the strength of the following argument by analogy.Which similarity between Selena Gomez and Jennifer Lopez would most help to confirm that this is a strong argument? Selena Gomez is similar to Jennifer Lopez. Jennifer Lopez has a long career. Selena Gomez will have a long career.

Can all three rules for evaluating inductive generalizations be applied to all arguments by analogy?

If we break an argument by analogy down into two steps, first an inductive step and then a deductive step, the deductive step is:

Consider the following argument by analogy. People want to concentrate in libraries and funeral parlors. Funeral parlors are quiet places. Libraries are quiet places. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

What is most likely to be the intended connecting term in the following argument by analogy? Beds are good for sleeping, so couches are also good for sleeping.

What is most likely to be the intended connecting term in the following argument by analogy? Toby Martin is a good actor, so William Liebowitz will be a good actor.

Evaluation of an argument's logical strength focuses on the step of the argument that is:

The second rule for evaluating inductive generalizations is to look for disconfirming instances.How is this rule used to evaluate the strength of arguments by analogy?

Consider the following argument by analogy. $A$ and $B$ have property $S$ $A$ has property $P$ $B$ has property $P$ The logical strength of this argument depends on:

What is the missing premise in the following argument by analogy? Sol diers deserve respect. $\underline{\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad}$ Police officers deserve respect.

What is most likely to be the intended connecting term in the following argument by analogy? Wonder Woman is a good role model because Superman is a good role model.

Consider the following argument by analogy. Both the sun and flashlights give off light. The sun gives off heat. Flashlights give off heat. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

Suppose that we are evaluating the strength of the following argument by analogy.Which similarity between Southern Texas and Florida would most help to confirm that this is a strong argument? Southern Texas is similar to Florida. I had to use sunscreen to avoid a sunbum in Southern Texas. I will need to use sunscreen to avoid a sunburn in Florida.

What is most likely to be the intended connecting term in the following argument by analogy? Since coffee keeps me awake, black tea will keep me awake.

What is the missing premise in the following argument by analogy? Cellos are similar to violins. $\underline{\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad}$ Cellos must be tuned.

In an argument by analogy, is it possible for there to be more than one intended connecting term?

Suppose that we are evaluating the strength of the following argument by analogy.Which similarity between science fiction and fantasy books would most help to confirm that this is a strong argument? Science fiction books and fantasy books are similar. I enjoy science fiction books. I would enjoy fantasy books.

When someone makes an argument by analogy between A and B, and then an opponent replies with an argument by analogy between C and B, which he believes to be more illuminating, the opponent's argument is called a(n):