Multiple Choice
The following statement appears in a university's report to its board of regents: "Several other notable universities, including Stanford and Harvard, are offering massive, open online classes, or MOOCs. It is imperative for Old State University to keep pace in the educational marketplace." What type of reasoning does the passage display?
A) arguing from ignorance
B) circular argument
C) ad hominem argument
D) ad populum argument
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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