If the opponent in policy argumentation offers a minor repair, it must meet the

same standards of proof and reasoning as the advocate's policy proposal.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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A) a pragmatic ethic. B) a utilitarian ethic. C) an egalitarian ethic. D) the Golden Mean.

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The MBO process often calls upon public relations professionals to ______.

a. develop the research to set organizational objectives b. assist in the development of the organization’s mission c. identify measurable standards of communication d. define direction when supporting specific organizational objectives

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Shaleen wanted to show that subtle racism exists on her campus so she interviewed a number of

students about incidents of discrimination they had experienced. She shared their remarks with her classmates during her speech. Shaleen was using ________ in support of her claim. A) analogies B) signs C) lay testimony D) expert testimony E) cause explanations

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In factual argumentation, we can seek knowledge by treating the proposition as a hypothesis to be tested. Which of the following steps would NOT be part of your hypothesis testing?

(a) Decide what question or problem involving fact may be found in the factual proposition. (b) Formulate a primary inference on the subject by defining terms or clarifying what the question or problem asks you to answer or solve. (c) Demonstrate the disparity of not accepting your interpretation of facts. (d) Discover those issues and their supporting arguments that deny the primary inference is probably true.

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