Identify the function of language represented in the following passage. Investor upon reviewing his tech stock portfolio: "Ah Shucks!"
a. Informative
b. Expressive
c. Persuasive
d. Directive
b
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Confucius focused his teachings very much on the here-and-now and consequently taught very little about ________________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The prior probability of a new hypothesis is enhanced when
a. it was proposed by an expert in the relevant field of study. b. it does not invoke novel causal mechanisms. c. it is compatible with well-established theories. d. All of these choices.
Which of the following arguments may a retentionist use to counter an advocate of keeping murderers in prison for life without the possibility of parole?
A. that such harsh punishments do nothing to reduce heinous crime B. that doing so would be way more cruel than just executing a person C. that the prison has not yet been built that is completely escape-proof D. that resorting to such vengeful punishment would lead to chaos
Identify the sample OR population of the following inductive generalization. You may assume that the premises in each of the arguments are true. All three times I've been to Sam's apartment, he had laundry and magazines strewn all over the floor. So it's likely his place will be a mess when we meet there for our study group tonight. What is the sample?
a. Tonight when we meet at Sam's apartment for study group b. All three times I've been to Sam's apartment c. All the times Sam has had laundry and magazines strewn all over his floor