Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.Gridley has been going to the Silver Dollar Fair every year for the past fifteen years. An acquaintance suggests they go to the fair, but "For God's sake, let's don't eat there, we'll die." Gridley knows better; he's never even once gotten sick from Silver Dollar food.
What will be an ideal response?
No fallacy.
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Break. What is the population? a. Students in my class who take exams the day after Spring Break b. All students anywhere who take exams scheduled for the day after SpringBreak c. College students who take exams scheduled for the day after Spring Break
Who claimed that society is "dominated by weak and stupid people"?
a. Russell b. von Franz c. Ryle d. von Hayek
One way to translate Atman is
A) Self. B) ego. C) mind. D) covering.
According to Buddhism, the cause of suffering is:
a. sin b. following false masters c. desire/attachment d. none of the above