Exam 2: Cost Behavior and Cost Estimation

If we know that a valid argument has premises, then the argument

Consider: "X. Therefore, since Y, Z." Which would go in the "Y" space?

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. According to the recent opinion poll, the President is not likely to get a second term in office.

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 may want to diagram the argument. Is there an unstated conclusion? The competition employs a sliding mechanism. But a hinged door is lighter and easier to operate and ensures a better fit and seal with the body than a sliding mechanism, thus keeping the cabin's interior noise level to a minimum. And it allows for greater freedom in the shape of the vehicle. -Adapted from Mazda truck product manager Bernie Chaisson, arguing that the new Mazda MPV's door setup is superior to that of Chrysler minivans

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. People who read more tend to have better vocabularies than those who don't, and having a good vocabulary makes you a better speaker and writer. Since good speaking and writing are important job skills, you are probably a better job candidate if you read a lot.

Supply a general principle that, assuming it is , makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: Andrew eats junk food everyday. He is bound to have health problems soon.

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. Either there's a burglar outside or there's a dog in the garbage. There can't be a dog in the garbage because of the fence. So it must be a burglar. Besides, I think I saw a flashlight beam, and it could only be a burglar that would make such a light.

Supply a general principle that, assuming it is , 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.

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. It seems pretty likely that all the smaller food stores around town are going to have trouble staying open. Jack's Market has closed, the 5th Street Market has closed, and now I hear that the Cash And Carry across town is going to fold up, too. You'd best get used to the idea of shopping at the big supermarkets, since those are probably going to be all that's left in another six months.

"Sheila's clarinet is French. It's a Leblanc, and all Leblanc instruments are made in France."This argument is best considered

"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

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 they're 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.