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Exam 5: Preparing to Evaluate Arguments
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Question 1
Essay
Write a Complete Analysis for each of the following passages. -Pear, plum, and apple trees are like apricot trees. Since pear, plum, and apple trees are good trees to plant for attracting hummingbirds, it's likely that planting apricot trees also attracts hummingbirds.
Question 2
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Learning to think critically is like learning to play the piano. Given that you have to practice a lot to be good at playing the piano, you must practice a lot to be a critical thinker.
Question 3
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Since all Ford Mustangs are automobiles, and not all Ford Mustangs are red, some automobiles are not red.
Question 4
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Our sales drive began losing steam two weeks ago. This is probably caused by the free prizes given by our competitor, because they initiated this particular free prize promotion at the beginning of last month.
Question 5
Multiple Choice
The following questions relate to the proper terminology used to evaluate arguments. -What evaluative language should you use for truth-functional arguments?
Question 6
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Using a lemon when cooking is like using a lime. Given that limes can be added to bland foods to give them some zest, lemons, too, will give zest to bland foods.
Question 7
Essay
Write a Complete Analysis for each of the following passages. -The best policy if you experience any of the above problems (e.g., aggression toward humans, persistent destructive behavior) is to consult a qualified trainer or veterinarian for evaluation of your individual situation. -Monks of New Skete, How to be Your Dog's Best Friend
Question 8
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Last year the rate of unemployment among 18-25 years olds increased. Also, the crime rate in this same demographic went up. Thus, it seems likely that rising unemployment caused an increase in crime.
Question 9
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Since every lawyer is a college graduate, and since every college graduate has taken logical reasoning courses, we know that all lawyers have taken logical reasoning courses.
Question 10
Multiple Choice
The following questions relate to the proper terminology used to evaluate arguments. -What evaluative language should you use for inductive generalizations?
Question 11
Multiple Choice
The following questions relate to the proper terminology used to evaluate arguments. -What evaluative language should you use for causal arguments?
Question 12
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -In view of the fact that high school and college football players are at increased risk of brain damage associated with early onset dementia, most football players are probably at risk of such brain damage.
Question 13
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -Unemployment is probably rising throughout most California counties, for the reason that it has been rising in Kern and Los Angeles counties.
Question 14
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -It appears that the Toyota shareholders are going to be nervous. This is because either Toyota fires its CEO or its shareholders will be nervous, and Toyota refuses to fire its CEO.
Question 15
Essay
Write a Complete Analysis for each of the following passages. -The reason that the number of latch key children has risen in recent months is that more families than ever before have both adults working full time.
Question 16
Multiple Choice
Identify the kind of argument for each of the following passages -The U.N. peacekeepers in Ivory Coast will be ready to leave the country at the end of the month if the warring parties have completed the peace negations by the end of January. Inasmuch as the warring parties did complete the peace negations by the end of January, the U.N. peacekeepers in Ivory Coast will be ready to leave the country at the end of the month.
Question 17
Essay
Write a Complete Analysis for each of the following passages. -Even though we have landed a probe on Venus, it has never shown that life doesn't exist on that planet. Therefore, it's correct to conclude that life exists on Venus.