In a statistical syllogism, one can get a false conclusion by carelessly applying a statistical generalization to an individual case and disregarding specific relevant information about that individual case

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

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What is asserted by the principle of noncontradiction?

What will be an ideal response?

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Identify the type of fallacy in the following passage.I watched Nova on public television the other night, and it was great! I'm going to be in front of the tube every week for it from now on.

What will be an ideal response?

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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. Mitzi the cat is looking at its empty bowl and meowing. Mitzi must be hungry

A) Inductive, strong. B) Deductive, invalid. C) Deductive, valid. D) Inductive, weak. E) Inductive, cogent.

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