"Either the universe is expanding or it's getting colder. The universe is not expanding. From this we can only infer that the universe is getting colder" is
A) a propositional argument B) a categorical argument
A
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Suppose two simultaneous random surveys were taken of a mid sized city to determine public acceptance of a proposed ballot measure. Survey X covered 1000 voters, and Survey Y covered 2000 voters. How would you expect the surveys to compare for accuracy?
A) There is no way of knowing how the two surveys compare. B) The two surveys are equally accurate. C) Survey Y is 4 times more accurate than Survey X. D) Survey Y is twice as accurate as Survey X E) Survey Y is probably about one percentage point more accurate than Survey X.
The following dispute: Meg: I'm certain that the capital of North Dakota is Bismarck. Gary: You obviously know nothing about state capitals. Bismarck is the capital of South Dakota. is best described as:
A) Verbal arising from vagueness. B) Verbal arising from ambiguity. C) Friendly. D) Factual. E) Geopolitical.
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each question. Which fallacy involves a chain reaction of causes?
A) Begging the question. B) Slippery slope. C) Weak analogy. D) Equivocation. E) False dichotomy.
One survey found that 4 in 5 students have been sexually harassed at some point in their school life
Indicate whether the statement is true or false