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16.   This philosophy class is about logic, so most philosophy classes are probably about logic.

 

 

a.       Argument from generalization

b.      Argument from analogy

c.      Causal Argument

d.      Argument from Probability

 

17.  The students I know who took this course last year got A's. I am a lot like them, and the course this year covers similar material. Therefore, probably I will also get an A.

 

 

a.    Argument from generalization

b.   Argument from analogy

c.    Causal Argument

d.   Argument from Probability

 

 

18.   This politician was caught cheating on his taxes, and he will be covering areas of taxation in his political duties. Therefore, probably he will be tempted to cheat on fiscal policies. 

 

 

a.    Argument from generalization

b.   Argument from analogy

c.    Causal Argument

d.   Argument from Probability

 

24. In New York city, in one neighborhood, there are a great number of fire engines. Likewise, in this same neighborhood there are a great number of building fires. Therefore, probably, the fire engines are the reason so many fires occurred in that neighborhood.

 

a.            Argument from generalization

b.           Argument from analogy

c.            Causal Argument

d.           Argument from Probability

 

 

25. The Philadelphia Eagles are given 7 to 2 odds of winning the NFC championship. The New England Patriots are given 8 to 3 odds of winning the AFC championship. Therefore, the Eagles and Patriots will meet in the Super Bowl. 

 

a.            Argument from generalization

b.           Argument from analogy

c.            Causal Argument

d.           Argument from Probability

 

 

26. High minimum wages led to increased unemployment in one segment of the country. That segment's economy relied heavily on agricultural production; Kansas also relies heavily on agricultural production. Therefore, probably, increased minimum wages in Kansas will lead to higher unemployment. 

 

a.            Argument from generalization

b.           Argument from analogy

c.            Causal Argument

d.           Argument from Probability

 

 

27. A segment of 20 convicted murderers were interviewed and asked if the state in which they committed their crimes had the death penalty would they have still murdered. 19 responded they would not. Therefore, we can conclude probably that a vast majority of murderers can be deterred by the death penalty. 

 

a.            Argument from generalization

b.           Argument from analogy

c.            Causal Argument

d.           Argument from Probability

 

 

28. What is wrong with the argument presented in question number 24.

 

 

29. What is wrong with the argument presented in question number 22.

 

 

30. What is wrong with the argument presented in question number 27.