Exam 2: Analyzing Arguments

Write a Basic Analysis for each of the following passages. -Fisher Price has initiated a recall of nearly one million character toys manufactured in 2007, including Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer, because the surface paint on the toys may contain excessive amounts of lead.

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Question 1

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This passage contains an explanation. The explanandum is that Fisher Price has initiated a recall of nearly one million character toys manufactured in 2007, including Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer. The explanans is that the surface paint on the Fisher Price toys may contain excessive amounts of lead.

"According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, drivers who text are more than 20 times more likely to get into an accident than nondistracted drivers. As a result, we should prohibit texting while driving, and anyone caught texting while driving should have his or her license suspended." Which of the following issues represents the issue(s) of this argument?

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Write a Basic Analysis for each of the following passages. -There are several reasons why you should become a vegetarian. First, world hunger could end through the elimination of meat-eating. Second, meat-eating contributes to environmental problems such as global warming and loss of rainforests. And third, a meat-free diet is healthier.

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This passage contains an argument. The issue is whether you should become a vegetarian. The conclusion is that you should become a vegetarian. The first premise is that world hunger could end through the elimination of meat-eating. The second premise is that meat-eating contributes to environmental problems such as global warming and loss of rainforests. The third premise a meat-free diet is healthier.

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Using your cell phone while driving is against the law, and I know you don't want to be slapped with a fine.

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Question 4

"You should place your child with Super Nanny Babysitting Service. Our child care workers all have degrees in early childhood development from the best universities, and each has a minimum of five years experience caring for young children." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

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Question 5

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -All the judo instructors work out with weights. So begin working out with weights right away, since you want to be a judo instructor.

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Question 6

"Driving over the speed limit is against the law, and I know you don't want a ticket." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

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Question 7

"There was a time when milk consumption was considered healthy. But, this is not true since the consumption of dairy products contributes to a surprising number of health problems." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

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Question 8

"You should vote for Maxine Miller for county commissioner. Don't you want someone with integrity and experience?" Which of the following represents the implied claim in this argument?

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Question 9

"Healthy. Delicious. Drink Ovaltine!" Which of the following claims represents the implied conclusion of this argument?

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Question 10

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Many people advocate cutting free school lunch programs to save money, but that would be a terrible idea. Students cannot learn if they are hungry, and without these programs, many students would not have anything to eat prior to school.

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Question 11

"Many members of Congress oppose elements of the legislation, so the president's health care reform bill will not pass. Accordingly, the president will soon be revising his plan for health care reform." Which of the following issues represents the issue(s) of this argument?

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Question 12

"Since we have missed it for the past two years, we should go to the county fair this weekend. The gates open at 10:00am." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

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Question 13

"Many sports commentators think that boxing is safe. It's not. Boxers suffer more brain damage than any other athletes." Which of the following issues represents the issue(s) of this argument?

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Question 14

"The defendant should be acquitted insofar as the evidence is weak and the witnesses are unreliable." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

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Question 15

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Why should you pursue a career in data analysis? Because demand for data analysts is expected to increase by 50% over the next few years. Besides, data analysts average salaries of $60,000 annually.

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Question 16

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Either Jefferson is the most conservative President or Reagan is. Well, Jefferson can't be the most conservative, inasmuch as he was willing to wage war against the British. So, the conclusion is obvious, isn't it?

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Question 17

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Rhinoceros herds must be protected, so you ought to support the Save African Rhinos campaign.

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Question 18

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -It would be wise to sell your house and also wise to sell your rental house, because real estate prices are as high as they will ever be.

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Question 19

Write a Basic Analysis for each of the following passages. -It is clear that the defendant, Matt Smith, is not guilty of grand theft auto. This is because a defendant is guilty of grand theft auto only if he intended to take a car that did not belong to him, and Mr. Smith had no such intention since he thought the car he took was his.

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Write a Basic Analysis for each of the following passages. -Fisher Price has initiated a recall of nearly one million character toys manufactured in 2007, including Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer, because the surface paint on the toys may contain excessive amounts of lead.

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Using your cell phone while driving is against the law, and I know you don't want to be slapped with a fine.

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -All the judo instructors work out with weights. So begin working out with weights right away, since you want to be a judo instructor.

"Driving over the speed limit is against the law, and I know you don't want a ticket." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

"There was a time when milk consumption was considered healthy. But, this is not true since the consumption of dairy products contributes to a surprising number of health problems." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

"You should vote for Maxine Miller for county commissioner. Don't you want someone with integrity and experience?" Which of the following represents the implied claim in this argument?

"Healthy. Delicious. Drink Ovaltine!" Which of the following claims represents the implied conclusion of this argument?

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Many people advocate cutting free school lunch programs to save money, but that would be a terrible idea. Students cannot learn if they are hungry, and without these programs, many students would not have anything to eat prior to school.

"Many members of Congress oppose elements of the legislation, so the president's health care reform bill will not pass. Accordingly, the president will soon be revising his plan for health care reform." Which of the following issues represents the issue(s) of this argument?

"Since we have missed it for the past two years, we should go to the county fair this weekend. The gates open at 10:00am." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

"Many sports commentators think that boxing is safe. It's not. Boxers suffer more brain damage than any other athletes." Which of the following issues represents the issue(s) of this argument?

"The defendant should be acquitted insofar as the evidence is weak and the witnesses are unreliable." Which of the following claims represents the conclusion of this argument?

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Why should you pursue a career in data analysis? Because demand for data analysts is expected to increase by 50% over the next few years. Besides, data analysts average salaries of $60,000 annually.

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Either Jefferson is the most conservative President or Reagan is. Well, Jefferson can't be the most conservative, inasmuch as he was willing to wage war against the British. So, the conclusion is obvious, isn't it?

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -Rhinoceros herds must be protected, so you ought to support the Save African Rhinos campaign.

Write a Formal Analysis for each of the following arguments. -It would be wise to sell your house and also wise to sell your rental house, because real estate prices are as high as they will ever be.

Recognizing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments

Evaluating Analogical Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

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