Exam 2: Cost Behavior and Cost Estimation

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. It's a safe bet it'll be there this coming season as well.

Supply a general principle that, assuming it is , makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: Monica may have trouble sleeping tonight, since she drank tea at 10 pm.

An argument is _________ if it isn't possible for the premise (or premises) to be and the conclusion .

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. We'll be better off in the dark than driving on ice in the fog. So let's wait a while. If we're better off in the dark than driving on ice in the fog, then we should wait a while.

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. I've already won a hundred dollars in the state lottery, and hardly anyone wins that much twice. So I'm not likely to win that much again.

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. Feldspar works at a restaurant at night and teaches during the day. I'd have to bet he's tired most of the time, and that's a good reason for thinking he won't do well in school this term.

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. The Burnhams have invited the performers home for a reception following the recital. But it would be wise to let them know if you plan to attend, because space is limited.

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 you're cooking anyway? It smells like fish." "Fish! What do you mean 'fish?' That's a pot roast I'm cooking." "Oh . . . say, you don't mind if I open a window, do you? No, it's not the fish-uh, roast; it just seems sorta warm in here."

When the premises of a valid argument are , the argument is said to be _________.

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. Bamboo can grow up to four feet a day, but only after it is well established. This can take from three to five years, depending on the type of bamboo.

In an argument, the word "so" indicates

Supply a general principle that, assuming it is , makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: Mr. Zing has a background in psychology. He is bound to make a good chairman.

A) 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. B) Diagram the argument. For one thing, every movie Stallone has made in the past decade has made money. For another, blood and-guts patriotism is selling big these days. So the combination of another film of that kind from Stallone is very nearly a certain moneymaker.

Arguments whose premises are intended to provide some support but less than absolutely conclusive support for the conclusion are _________.

"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

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. It is a very nice clock, but as you can see, it doesn't really go very well on that wall. For one thing, it's too large for the space. For another, it's red, and the wall is green. The best thing you could do with it, I'm afraid, is take it back. Walmart is good about giving refunds.

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. "If you don't mow your lawn at least once a week, what happens is that when you do mow it, it turns brown later."

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 carnivore's 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? That's because they eat meat. -From a student paper

Supply a general principle that, assuming it is , 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.

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 aren't working again. Must be the switch. That's usually the problem.