Describe the "Testability"  criterion as it is applied to the evaluating comparative reasoning

Give an original example of two contrasting comparisons for the same object; first give one that is more testable and then supply one that is less testable.

What will be an ideal response


Testability is the capacity of a comparison to project consequences that have the potential to be shown to be false, inapplicable, or unacceptable. One possible pair of examples: Think of electricity like a wild horse. It's a powerful beast that we can harness its energy. Think of electricity like a magical genie, amazingly the lights go on and off.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If employees who don't join the union get the same benefits as union members, this raises a question of fairness

a. True b. False

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A whistle-blower

A) doesn't have to be a past or present member of the organization. B) doesn't have to report activity that is illegal, immoral, or harmful. C) is any employer who spreads gossip for personal gain. D) far from being disloyal, may be acting in the best interest of the organization.

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Syllogism 1A Given the following syllogism: No untalented bards are compelling writers, so some uncompelling writers are not uninspired poets, for some inspired poets are talented bards. For Syllogism 1A, the major premise is:

A) All talented bards are compelling writers. B) Some talented bards are not inspired poets. C) No compelling writers are untalented bards. D) Some inspired poets are talented bards. E) All compelling writers are talented bards.

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