Exam 2: Two Kinds of Reasoning

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 market for Jackson Pollock paintings has collapsed virtually overnight.Reason:A lot of them were bought during the 1980s,and 1990s.Investors figure that 1980s prices were too high.

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. Is Bill Clinton's behavior prior to his becoming President relevant to how he should be judged in office? Yes:22%;No:71%. -From a telephone poll of 800 adult Americans taken for Time/CNN by Yankelovich Partners,Inc.

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. I think we should ask Bill to take care of the house while we're gone.He took good care of Kent's house,according to Kent.In addition,he's always been responsible about other things.I'm sure he'll do a good job.

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. Tony's car is dangerous.It has bad brakes,and the tires are nearly worn out.Any car that has bad brakes is dangerous.Any car with tires that are nearly worn out is dangerous.

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. Look,there's no sign of smoke from the cabin.If he were there,he'd have a fire,and we'd see the smoke,unless he couldn't find any dry wood.But there's a lot of dry wood around.Notice also that you don't hear his dog.He's not there.If you don't hear his dog,he's not there.

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 true,makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: Sydney is ten;therefore she likes horses.

Arguments whose premises are intended to provide absolutely conclusive reasons for accepting the conclusion are _________.

Supply a general principle that,assuming it is true,makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: Her home is in Santa Cruz,so I doubt it has depreciated in the last 5 years.

Supply a general principle that,assuming it is true,makes the following into a relatively strong inductive argument: All the moisture they get in Oregon keeps the grass green;so cows probably like Oregon.