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1)-This book is popular with my male friends. Therefore, I think you, as a guy, will probably like it as well.



Is the argument above inductive or deductive? Why?

It is inductive because it is based on personal experience.
It is deductive because it is based on a personal experience.
It is inductive because it is based on a general principle.
It is deductive because it is based on a general principle.


2)-Which kind of logical fallacy sometimes involves using a statistic in a misleading way?

appeal to lack of evidence
equivocation
popular appeal
hasty generalization


3)-Should colleges accept students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds?



How can this thesis statement be improved?

The college admission process reveals a challenge facing counselors: accepting students with high test scores or students with strong extracurricular backgrounds.
As a future employer, would you value test scores over real-life experience?
Most colleges should consider test scores when determining whom to accept.
Most colleges should consider extracurricular activities when determining whom to accept.

Answer 1

1) It is inductive because it is based on personal experience
2) hasty generalization
3) Most colleges should consider extracurricular activities when determining whom to accept.
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Answer 2

1) Answer: It is inductive, because it is based on a personal experience.

Explanation: The speaker is guessing something unknown (if her male friend will like the book she is giving him) based on information limited to her personal experience: "All my male friends like this books, therefore, any man will like it."

2)  Answer: Hasty generalization.

Explanation: When interpreting statistical data, generalizations are often made looking at a small sample, or only at a single variable. E.g., you ask ten people from the same social class and neighborhood who they are voting for in the upcoming elections and 8 of them answer "candidate B." You then make a hasty generalization: "80% of people in this city are voting for candidate B."

3) Answer: Most colleges should consider extracurricular activities when determining whom to accept.

Explanation: Option 1 fails to present our thesis; option 2 is a research question, option 3 is contrary to the thesis.