What are the possible mental models for the statement "Some cars are Fords"?
What will be an ideal response?
There are four mental models consistent with this statement (see Figure 12.6). It could be that the set of cars and Ford overlap such that there is at least one automobile that is both a Ford and a car. It could be that all cars are Fords, but there are some Fords that aren't cars. It could be that all Fords are cars, but there are some cars that aren't Fords. Finally, it could be that every Ford is a car and every car is a Ford.
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