What can we know about an argument that has all false premises and a false conclusion?

a.) That it is valid
b.) That it is invalid
c.) That it is unsound
d.) Nothing yet


c.) That it is unsound

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Suppose that two sets of data conform to a normal probability distribution, and that the standard deviation of Set X is 2, while the standard deviation of Set Y is 3 . Then,

A) Set X contains a larger amount of data than set Y. B) The curve for Set Y is more flattened and spread out than the curve for Set X. C) The variance for both sets of data will be the same. D) The curve for Set X is more flattened and spread out than the curve for Set Y. E) Set Y contains a larger amount of data than set X.

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Freya is gambling. You say: "If you multiply your possible gain by your chance of winning, you'll see that it's not worth it to gamble this money." She puts down another bet and says: maybe, but think of how great it would be if I won? Freya is most obviously exhibiting:

A. the diminishing marginal utility of money B. the endowment effect C. honoring sunk costs D. the possibility effect

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The word “deontology” means ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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What are people naturally like, according to Thomas Hobbes?

What will be an ideal response?

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