Exam 6: Performance Evaluation: Variance Analysis

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Jasmine believes dogs think just like people, but just can't talk. And that's not her looniest idea about dogs. I wouldn't take seriously any advice she gave you about your pup's health."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. "Public restrooms are so unhygienic. Can you prove otherwise?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Ad for a store that sells pianos: "Pianos are our only business. You'll get the best deal at the piano experts."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. I am confident that you will clearly recognize that I'm a superior instructor on your evaluation of me. I've long known that you're one of the most perceptive students I've ever had.

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Malamutes are difficult to train. Have you ever seen one that isn't?"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Frankly, I don't think you would be satisfied with anything less than our Model 24, which allows for more expansion than any other personal computer in its class. The way you catch on to things-something I can tell just from the questions you've asked here in the store-you're not going to be happy with a machine whose limits you'll soon reach.

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. No, I don't believe we ought to reinstate the death penalty in this state. Doing it isn't going to prevent all crime, and you know it.

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "A trans-American oil pipeline would be great for the economy. People against it just want to make it harder for us to drive big cars. They want to make us drive little tiny electric cars that don't go over 30 miles per hour and need to be charged up every night. Who wants that!"

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Another letter to the editor on the same subject: "It is positively disgraceful that welfare recipients can spend some of their checks on lottery tickets." If they can afford to spend their monthly allowances on the lottery instead of things that are essential, such as food, shelter, and clothing, then they don't need public assistance. Why should I, a taxpayer, shell out my money to them for that purpose? -North State Record

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Prof. Stooler assigned two extra paragraphs to read. Dude thinks we don't have anything better to do."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Why should I tell him that his car is parked in a tow-away zone? You think he would do the same for me?

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "To me, she doesn't make any sense. She's just another airhead trying to impress the guys."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Cheryl is deciding which of the girls who are rushing her sorority she wants most to join. Pearl and Maria are trying to convince Cheryl that Debra is the best of the rushees and that Cheryl should vote for Debra when the time comes. "Debra has a wonderful personality, and she'll fit right in," Pearl says. "All the other sisters are going to vote for her." "And she'll be really hurt if you don't support her," Maria points out. "She thinks you like her a lot." "Besides," Pearl says, "she and I are very close. She's just about the best friend I ever had."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "The Sims just have to do well in their new business. They've put everything they had into it, and they absolutely must succeed or they'll be ruined. I'm thinking they'll do great work, and I'm certainly going to throw my business their way."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. In spite of its hypocritical announcement that North Korea has ceased nuclear testing, it is safe to assume that the North Koreans have done no such thing, for at present we have no means of verifying their so-called moratorium.

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. "Geoff thinks currency not backed by gold or silver is inherently worthless. But that can't be right. He's just saying that because he invested everything he owns in gold and silver."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. I wouldn't pay too much attention to what you read there. Reader's Digest is known for its right-wing political bias.

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Ann Landers did an informal survey on sex. Many people responded, some of them favorably, but a lot unfavorably. In a follow-up column, she wrote, "Comments by Erica Jong, Andrew Greeley, Helen Gurley Brown, Gay Talese, and Gloria Steinem showed insight and understanding. A few so-called sex experts who called the survey 'dangerous' demonstrated incredible ignorance and missed the point completely."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage. First poll watcher: "The decision in Gore v. Bush in 2000 was that George W. Bush won the election in Florida." Second poll watcher: "But the question is whether that was a correct decision, given all the problems of voting in Florida." First poll watcher: "Like I said, the decision went for Bush, so that's your answer."

Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue. Pop, a new car may be expensive, but do you want me to drive around in this junk pile the rest of my life?