Question 1

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Walnuts, hickory nuts, and pecans are high in protein. Consequently, almonds are probably high in protein. 
B)  Walnuts are high in protein. Consequently, almonds are probably high in protein. 
A)  Walnuts, hickory nuts, and pecans are high in protein. Consequently, almonds are probably high in protein. 
B)  Walnuts are high in protein. Consequently, almonds are probably high in protein. A

Question 2

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-The quick responses and fast thinking required for video game proficiency are like the responses and thinking required for flying a stealth fighter.

Accepted Answer

This passage contains neither an argument nor an explanation. The passage only contains one claim, and arguments and explanations each require a minimum of two claims.

Question 3

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites are extremely adaptive, and they are difficult to eradicate with poisons. 
B)  Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites, carpenter ants, and dung beetles are extremely adaptive, and all are difficult to eradicate with poisons. 
A)  Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites are extremely adaptive, and they are difficult to eradicate with poisons. 
B)  Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites, carpenter ants, and dung beetles are extremely adaptive, and all are difficult to eradicate with poisons. B

Question 4

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-Some people claim that stretching before exercising is a waste of time. I disagree. No one has proven that's true.

Accepted Answer

This passage contains an argument. The i

Question 5

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments.
-Both North Dakota and South Dakota see a lot of snow in the winter. Since there are a lot of ski clubs in North Dakota, there are probably a lot of ski clubs in South Dakota, too.

Accepted Answer

S: North Dakota
T: S

Question 6

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-Both physicians and school teachers can change people's entire lives. Given that teachers may be paid according to how well their students learn what is being taught, physicians may be paid according to how well their patients do after receiving treatment.

Accepted Answer

This passage contains an argument. The i

Question 7

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Working as an intern at a law office requires problem solving. Lawyers, too, must solve problems. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it's likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills. 
B)  Working as an intern at a law office requires the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend your solutions to your colleagues. Lawyers, too, must have the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend their solutions to their colleagues. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it's likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills. 
A)  Working as an intern at a law office requires problem solving. Lawyers, too, must solve problems. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it's likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills. 
B)  Working as an intern at a law office requires the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend your solutions to your colleagues. Lawyers, too, must have the ability to solve problems and the ability to defend their solutions to their colleagues. Therefore, since lawyers need good critical thinking skills, it's likely that interns at law offices need good critical thinking skills.

Question 8

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Oman is a country in the middle east. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the middle east. Since Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer. 
B)  Oman is a country in the Middle East. Iran and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the Middle East. Since Iran and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer. 
A)  Oman is a country in the middle east. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the middle east. Since Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer. 
B)  Oman is a country in the Middle East. Iran and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the Middle East. Since Iran and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer.

Question 9

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments.
-Portugal is a lot like Spain. Since the decriminalization of drugs in Portugal has resulted in a decline of drug use among youth, the decriminalization of drugs in Spain will also decrease drug use among youth.

Accepted Answer

S: Portugal
T: Spain
F: a decl

Question 10

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grease, oil, road tar, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease, oil, and road tar are refined products. 
B)  Grease, oil, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease and oil are refined products. 
A)  Grease, oil, road tar, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease, oil, and road tar are refined products. 
B)  Grease, oil, and paint thinner are all flammable. Thus paint thinner is a refined product since grease and oil are refined products.

Question 11

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-Start wearing your bicycle helmet! You would never consider riding in a car without a seatbelt, and riding a bicycle without a helmet is like riding in a car without a seatbelt. Both put your life a risk. Moreover, both are illegal.

Accepted Answer

This passage contains an argument. The i

Question 12

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments.
-House cats are felines, and they love it when someone scratches their chin. Since Siberian tigers are also felines, they probably like having their chins scratched, too.

Accepted Answer

S: house cats
T: Sib

Question 13

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments.
-The Crescent City School District has seen improved overall standardized test scores for Middle School students each year for the past five years. We thus have reason to believe, given the similarities between the Crescent City School District and the Windy City School District, that scores have improved in the Windy City School District as well.

Accepted Answer

S: Crescent City School Distri

Question 14

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments.
-Octopus defend themselves by ejecting ink from their bodies. We can expect, then, that squid also defend themselves by ejecting ink from their bodies. After all, both octopus and squid are mollusks and have blue blood.

Accepted Answer

S: octopus
T: squid

Question 15

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-All birds have feathers, and all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs have feathers. Therefore, amazingly, all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs are birds. What a concept!

Accepted Answer

This passage contains an argument. The i

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -The quick responses and fast thinking required for video game proficiency are like the responses and thinking required for flying a stealth fighter.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -Some people claim that stretching before exercising is a waste of time. I disagree. No one has proven that's true.

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -Both North Dakota and South Dakota see a lot of snow in the winter. Since there are a lot of ski clubs in North Dakota, there are probably a lot of ski clubs in South Dakota, too.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -Portugal is a lot like Spain. Since the decriminalization of drugs in Portugal has resulted in a decline of drug use among youth, the decriminalization of drugs in Spain will also decrease drug use among youth.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -House cats are felines, and they love it when someone scratches their chin. Since Siberian tigers are also felines, they probably like having their chins scratched, too.

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -All birds have feathers, and all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs have feathers. Therefore, amazingly, all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs are birds. What a concept!

Recognizing Arguments

Analyzing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

Filters

Exam 8: Evaluating Analogical Arguments

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -The quick responses and fast thinking required for video game proficiency are like the responses and thinking required for flying a stealth fighter.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -Some people claim that stretching before exercising is a waste of time. I disagree. No one has proven that's true.

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -Both North Dakota and South Dakota see a lot of snow in the winter. Since there are a lot of ski clubs in North Dakota, there are probably a lot of ski clubs in South Dakota, too.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -Portugal is a lot like Spain. Since the decriminalization of drugs in Portugal has resulted in a decline of drug use among youth, the decriminalization of drugs in Spain will also decrease drug use among youth.

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger. -Which analogical argument is stronger?

Identify the sample, target, and feature in each of the following analogical arguments. -House cats are felines, and they love it when someone scratches their chin. Since Siberian tigers are also felines, they probably like having their chins scratched, too.

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -All birds have feathers, and all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs have feathers. Therefore, amazingly, all Archaeopteryx dinosaurs are birds. What a concept!

Recognizing Arguments

Analyzing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

Filters