Mathematics 1A

According to the video, what is the conclusion of the argument? Choose the correct answer below.

All of the above.

Consider the following fallacy (which was not discussed in the text). Explain why the fallacy applies to the example. The fallacy of division has the following form. Premise:X has some property Conclusion:All things or people that belong to X must have the same property. Example: Americans use more gasoline than Europeans, so Jake, who is American, must use more gasoline than Europeans. Choose the correct answer below.

Americans have some property, which is using more gasoline that Europeans. Therefore, Jake mush have the same property of using more gasoline than Europeans.

Suppose that the fact that an event A occurs before event B is used to conclude that A caused B. What is this an example of? Explain your reasoning. Choose the correct answer below.

An argument that uses the fallacy of false cause. The fact that one event came before another event is not evidence that the first event caused the second event.

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence. Explain your reasoning. What does a logical argument always include?

At least one premise and one conclusion. An argument uses a set of facts or assumptions, called premises, to support a conclusion.

We live in Exercise he where we are constantly bombarded with commercials and ads that are adept at infusing Fallacies in our world. Billboards on her runways commercial on television, advertisements in newspapers and magazines, as well as pop up as one serving online are often loaded with fallacies and "The ability to spot fallacies is an essential skill" (Livio 2013). Source: Livio, M. "The Dangerous World of Logical Fallacies." Huffington Post. 22, Oct. 2013. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/Mario-Livio-fallacies_b_1932906.html. Identify the fallacy in the following statement. California has the largest number of foreclosures and layoffs. The foreclosures must be a cause of the layoffs. Choose the correct answer below.

Hasty Generalization

How do we define argument? What is the basic structure of an argument?

How do we define argument? An argument is a reasoned or thoughtful process. What is the basic structure of an argument? An argument consists of premises that are used to support a conclusion.

My little boy loves dolls and my little girl loves trucks, so there's no truth to the claim that boys are more interested in mechanical toys while girls prefer maternal toys.

Identify the premise(s) and conclusion of the argument. Choose the correct answer below. Premise: My little boy loves dolls and my little girl loves trucks. Conclusion: It's not true that little boys are more interested in mechanical toys and girls prefer maternal toys. Explain why the argument is deceptive. Choose the correct answer below. The conclusion is drawn from an adequate number of cases and uses ignorance about the truth to conclude the opposite. Identify the type of fallacy the argument represents. Select all that apply. Appeal to ignorance Hasty Generalization

In the following argument, identify the premise and conclusion, explain why the argument is deceptive, and, if possible, identify the type of fallacy it represents. All the mayors in my hometown have been men, which shows that men are better qualified for high office than women.

Identify the premise. Choose the correct answer below. All the mayors of my hometown have been men. Identify the conclusion. Choose the correct answer below. Men are better qualified for high office than women. Explain why the argument is deceptive. Choose the correct answer below. The argument is deceptive because it makes a generalization about men in office that is used to make a claim about women in office. The premise has nothing to do with how qualified women are in office. Which type of fallacy does the argument represent? Hasty Generalization

The 2013 online library from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) states "The World Wide has a lot to offer, but not all sources are equally valuable or reliable" (UCLA 2013). The online library suggests specific points to consider including evaluating the audience, determining the purpose of the information, completeness, comparing to other sources, and general critical thinking skills in determining if the information is credible. Source: University of California at Los Angeles. Sept 2013. Retrieved from http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/college/thinking-critically-about-world-wide-web-resources When evaluating a website for reliability, which of the following is not an item to consider? Choose the correct answer below.

Is the site visually appealing?

Choose the best answer to complete the following sentence. Explain your reasoning. When does the fallacy of appeal to ignorance occur?

The fact that we cannot prove a statement p to be true is taken to imply that p is false. A lack of proof that a statement is true does not mean that the statement is false.

According to the video, which statement is false? Choose the correct answer below.

The mayor said that drunk driving is acceptable.

According to the video, what is the conclusion? Choose the correct answer below.

The potato salad made me sick.

I ate oysters for dinner and later that night I had a nightmare. Oysters caused my nightmare.

The premise is I are oysters for dinner and later that night I had a nightmare. The conclusion is oysters caused my nightmare. Why is the argument deceptive? Choose the correct answer below. The premise tells us one thing happened before another, but doesn't prove any connection between them. This is an example of the False cause fallacy.

Claims that fracking causes earthquakes are ridiculous. I live near an oil well and have never felt an earthquake.

The premise is I live near an oil well and have never felt an earthquake. The conclusion is claims that fracking causes earthquakes are ridiculous. Why is the argument deceptive? Choose the correct answer below. The lack of knowledge about the truth of a proposition is used as evidence against the proposition. This is an example of an Appeal to Ignorance.

Prison overcrowding is a crisis that we must alleviate through increased use of capital punishment.

The premise is prison overcrowding is a crisis. The conclusion is capital punishment must be used to reduce the overcrowding. Why is the argument deceptive m? Choose the correct answer below. The argument artificially precludes choices that ought to be considered. This is an example of a Limited Choice fallacy.

In the following argument, identify the premise and conclusion, explain why the argument is deceptive, and, if possible, identify the type of fallacy it represents. The state has no right to take a life, so the death penalty should be abolished.

The premise is the state has no right to take a life. The conclusion is the death penalty should be abolished. Why is the argument deceptive? Choose the correct answer below. The premise and conclusion essentially say the same thing. This is an example of Circular Reasoning.

Wider highways can relive traffic congestion, so we should build wider highways to benefit the tourist industry.

The premise is wider highways can relieve traffic congestion. The conclusion is we should build wider highways to benefit the tourist industry. Why is the argument deceptive? Choose the correct answer below. The argument attempts to divert attention from the real issue by focusing on another issue. This is an example of a Diversion.

Decide whether the following statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense ( or is clearly false). Explain your reasoning. In order to present a logical argument to Andrea, Julian had to shout at her.

The statement does not make sense. Shouting a logical argument does not improve the argument.

I disagree with your conclusion, so your argument must contain a fallacy.

The statement does not make sense. Unconvincing arguments do not always contain a fallacy.

What is the premise of the argument, as seen in the video? Choose the correct answer below.

Two cases of childhood lymphoma have occurred along the street where the high-voltage power lines run.

What is the conclusion, as seen in the video? Choose the correct answer below.

You should buy Michelin tires.

Fifty years of searching has not revealed life on other planets, so life in the universe must be confined to Earth.

a.Identify the premise and conclusion of the argument. Choose the best answer below. Premise: Fifty years of searching has not revealed life on other planets. Conclusion: Life in the universe must be confined to Earth. b.Briefly describe how the stated fallacy occurs in the argument. The premise is stated according to a lack of evidence of the opposite of the conclusion.

Good grades are needed to get into college, and a college diploma is necessary for a good career. Therefore, attendance should count in high school grades.

a.Identify the premise and conclusion of the argument. Choose the correct answer below. Premise: Good grades are needed to get into college, and a college diploma is necessary for a good career. Conclusion: Attendance should count in high school grades. b.Briefly describe how the stated fallacy occurs in the argument. Choose the correct answer below. The premises directs attention away from the conclusion.

Consider the following example of a fallacy, and complete parts (a) through (c) below. (Personal Attack) Senator Smith's bill on agricultural policy is a sham, because he has accepted contributions from companies that sell genetically modified crop seeds.

a.Identify the premise(s) and conclusion of the argument. The premise is Senator Smith has accepted contributions from companies that sell genetically modified crop seeds. The conclusion is Senator Smith's bill on agricultural policy is a sham. b.Briefly describe how the stated fallacy occurs in the argument. A claim about Senator Smith's personal behavior is used to criticize his bill. c.Which of the following is another example of a Personal Attack? Harold went to every practice meet for his track team, and made sure to exercise. After he beat Franklin in a race, Franklin insists that Harold must have cheated.

Apple's iPhone outsells all other smart phones, so it must be the best smart phone on the market.

a.What is the premise? Choose the correct answer below. Apple's iPhone outsells all other smart phones. What is the conclusion? Choose the correct answer below. It is the best smart phone on the market. b.Briefly explain how appeal to popularity occurs in the argument. Choose the correct answer below. The fact that many people buy the iPhone does not necessarily mean it is the best smart phone on the market.