Exam 13: Argument by Analogy

In order to form an argument by analogy between A and B, we must believe that A and B are alike in at least _____ way(s).

What is the inductive generalization in the following argument by analogy? Coyotes are canines, just like wolves are.So because wolves have been domesticated (as dogs), coyotes could be domesticated.

Consider the form of the following argument by analogy. $A$ and $B$ are similar $A$ has property $P$ $B$ has property $P$ Are the premises dependent or independent?

Suppose that applying the rules for inductive generalization to an argument by analogy shows that the analogy's generalization is either weak or false.What follows?

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

Suppose that we are evaluating the strength of the following argument by analogy.Which similarity between ballet and opera would most help to confirm that this is a strong argument? Ballet is similar to opera Opera tickets are expensive. Ballet tickets are expensive.

When we are trying to find the connecting term in an argument by analogy from A to B, we might begin by making a list of similarities and differences between A and B.How will that help?

The third rule for evaluating inductive generalizations is to consider their initial plausibility.How is this rule used to evaluate the strength of arguments by analogy?

What is most likely to be the intended connecting term in the following argument by analogy? Since President Abraham Lincoln became more popular after his death, President John F.Kennedy probably became more popular after his death as well.

What is the inductive generalization in the following argument by analogy? War is a contest, like arm wrestling.So in war, victory goes to the strongest.

What is the missing premise in the following argument by analogy? Tennis and reasoning are similar. $\underline{\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad\quad}$ Reasoning requires practice.

Consider the following argument by analogy. Sodas and soups both contain sodium. Consuming a lot of soda can cause heart problems. Consuming a lot of soup can cause heart problems. What inductive generalization is implied in this argument?

An argument by analogy relies on the premise that A and B are similar.This similarity must be such that:

What is the inductive generalization in the following argument by analogy? Because Memorial Day, like Veterans Day, is dedicated to soldiers, it is appropriate to fly a flag on Veterans Day.

Arguments by analogy are most susceptible to being charged with committing which two fallacies?

Suppose that we are evaluating the strength of the following argument by analogy.Which similarity between Walter and John would most help to confirm that this is a strong argument? Walter and John are similar. Walter is a good leader. John is a go od leader.

Arguments by analogy are a "relatively weak mode of argument" because:

Is one argument by analogy ever stronger than another?

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

If an analogy between A and B suggests that B has a property, but an analogy between B and C suggests that B doesn't have that property, then: