Evaluate the following argument in accordance with the criteria discussed in the text.Sharon has observed that her teacher sometimes seems to be in a bad mood and speculates why. "Well," she thinks, "it seems to happen only when people haven't done their assignments. That must be it."

What will be an ideal response?


Common variable principle, though if this is the cause, then Sharon's teacher may be in a bad mood a lot of the time.

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