It has been established that the death penalty deters people from committing murder

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The available data is inconclusive; it is not clear whether the death penalty has significant deterrent force or not.

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Which individual exhibits a weak disposition toward critical thinking?

(a) a person who prefers jobs in which he is permitted to think through problems and make decisions (b) a person who holds stubbornly to their preconceptions even when the facts show otherwise (c) a person who gives his or her best while trying to solve difficult problems he encounters at work (d) a person who takes the initiative to anticipate potential workplace problems

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What kind of proposition is represented by [(E ? ~G) ? G] ? ~ (~ H ? H)?

A) a tautology B) a contradiction C) a contingency

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A survey shows that three out of four Hispanics believe that African Americans and whites are more likely than Hispanics to prefer living on welfare

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Discuss whether the vagueness of the following passage is appropriate to the context that is stated or implied. Pay particular attention to the underlined expressions."Comprehensive Coverage. The insurer will pay for direct and accidental damage to the insured's automobile and its equipment not caused by collision or upset."-From an automobile insurance policy

What will be an ideal response?

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