D265 Critical Thinking Section 1|2023/24 Update|Graded A+

Because the local crime rate is increasing, and as the city does not have money to hire more police, we must conclude that it is of chief importance to set up a neighborhood watch. So why is no one talking about it? Which of the following represent premises of the given argument? The local crime rate is increasing., The city does not have money to hire more police. A half-cup measure holds more liquid than a quarter-cup measure, because one half is greater than one fourth. Which two descriptors best characterize this passage? A valid argument, An inference Which two sentences are propositions? Pets deserve a place at the table., The fall of Rome was caused by corruption in the Senate. It's raining because the temperature is falling rapidly. Which descriptor best characterizes this sentence? Proposition If a powdery substance is white, it has to be sugar. This powdery substance is white. So this powdery substance has to be sugar. Which two terms best describe the argument? Deductive, Valid We measured every ten feet along this mile of this dried up river, and at each ten foot mark we took a random stone from the riverbed. We analyzed each stone and found every one of them had an unusually high amount of uranium on its surface. From well established geographical surveys of the area, we know uranium is not natural to the area. So we think that, while the river was still flowing, it was polluted with uranium at some point upstream. Which term best describes the argument? Strong If you have the highest score, then you win the game. You won the game, so you must have had the highest score. Affirming the consequent I know you think Cincinnati drivers are rude but you've only been to Cincinnati one time. Since your opinion is based on a hasty generalization, I'm going to assume Cincinnati drivers are perfectly polite. The fallacy fallacy