If the Big Bang theory is correct, then the universe is billions of years old. And if the Big Bang theory is correct, then the universe was not created in six days. Thus, if the universe is billions of years old, then it was not created in six days.

What will be an ideal response?


Deductive, invalid

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According to Marx, the proper response by the workers to their condition:

a. is to continue working as they have before. b. is to revolt against the owners. c. is to seize the means of production for themselves. d. "is to revolt against the owners" and "is to seize the means of production forthemselves." e. none of these answers.

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A statistical syllogism argues that because a certain percentage of a group has a certain characteristic and a particular thing is a member of that group, that particular thing must also have that characteristic. 2. The fallacy of incomplete evidence is committed in a statistical syllogism when one knowingly omits relevant evidence that bears on the truth of the conclusion. 3. The percentage cited in a statistical syllogism may be less than 50. 4. Some statistical syllogisms may be stronger than others. 5. Deductive arguments proceed from the general to the specific while inductive arguments proceed from the specific to the general.

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Describe the key beliefs of Omoto-kyo.

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The elephant-headed god who is the son of Shiva is called _________

A) Brahma B) Ganesha C) Varuna D) Indra

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