Evaluate the following analogical argument:Hey, Coach! I know somebody good for our volleyball team. Her name is Stacy, and she hasn't played much volleyball, but she's a great basketball player.

What will be an ideal response?


Someone good at basketball is unlikely to be terrible at volleyball. Good analogical argument.

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