How We Argue Mastery Check 6

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements are true about co-premises? (Select all that apply)

Co-premises can stand alone and do not require connection to a main claim

Co-premises work together to give one single reason to believe the main claim (correct)

We evaluate co-premises the same way we evaluate other argument structures: first ask about relevance, then ask about truth (correct)

Co-premises are irrelevant to the main argument

The U.S should make sure that everyone who owns a gun is licensed and has received proper training. This is an argument.

False

What is the structure of the argument: 'Lawrence was definitely mad after the last meeting, seeing as he stormed out of the room, which he only does when he is mad'?

Co-premises

What is the structure of the argument: 'We should invest more in public housing because it will reduce the number of homeless people and, ideally, no one should be homeless'?

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What is the structure of the argument: 'Given that the childhood mortality rate is lower, and people are living longer, we can conclude that the average standard of living has gone up over the last century'?

Independent premises Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the argument: 'We should ban private education because it can contribute to inequality, and we should try to reduce inequality'?

Co-premises Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the argument: 'The Electoral College was established by the Constitution as a way of electing the President and Vice President of the United States'?

Co-premises Signup and view all the answers

What role does 'He stormed out of the room' play in the argument about Lawrence's emotions?

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In the argument: 'Claim: voting by mail would be harmful to democracy because voting by mail makes it easier to commit voter fraud... As it turns out, voting by mail does not increase voter fraud.' How should we evaluate this argument?

The inference is strong, although the argument is bad overall. Signup and view all the answers

What should we consider when evaluating the argument: 'We should ban private education; private education can contribute to inequality; we should try to reduce inequality'?

Both premises are probably true, and they are relevant to supporting the main claim. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following claims in the argument against golf as a sport:

Golf is not a real sport = Main Claim Golf is something people do simply for amusement = Supporting Claim Golf does not require the physical exertion that is required in real sports = Supporting Claim Golf burns much fewer calories than sports like soccer and basketball = Supporting Claim Signup and view all the answers

Identify what role each statement plays: 'Lawrence was definitely mad after the last meeting; he stormed out of the room; he only storms out of the room when he is mad.'

Main claim: Lawrence was definitely mad after the last meeting; Evidence: Lawrence stormed out of the room; Reasoning: Lawrence only storms out of the room when he is mad. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following connects the evidence to the claim: 'Claim: voting by mail would be harmful to our democracy; evidence: voting by mail makes it easier to commit voter fraud'?

Voter fraud is harmful for our democracy. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Co-Premises

Co-premises combine to support a single conclusion, working together to strengthen the main claim.
Evaluate co-premises by checking relevance and truth, similar to other arguments.

Argument Structures

"The U.S should ensure all gun owners are licensed and trained": non-argument (trick question).
"Lawrence was mad after the meeting because he stormed out": involves co-premises.
"Invest in public housing to reduce homelessness": structured with co-premises.
"Childhood mortality rates are lower; people live longer": demonstrates independent premises.
"Ban private education due to its contribution to inequality": contains co-premises.
"Electoral College plays an important role": structured with co-premises regarding democratic processes.

Valid Inferences

"Lawrence stormed out because he was mad": valid inference supporting the main claim.
Evaluating the claim against voting by mail shows strong inference, but overall argument is weak due to false premise.

Evaluation of Arguments

Argument for banning private education: both premises are likely true and relevant to main claim.
Identify roles in arguments: main claim, evidence, and reasoning—essential for clarity in argument structure.

Specific Claims and Evidence

"Golf is a game more than a sport": asserts golf prioritizes amusement over physical exertion.
Connection of claims and supporting evidence is crucial in structuring valid arguments.
Reasoning connecting evidence to claims enhances argument strength, exemplified by the negative impact of voter fraud on democracy.

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Test your understanding of argument structures and co-premises with this mastery check quiz. Review key definitions and evaluate the relevance and truth of various claims presented. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their critical thinking skills.

How We Argue Mastery Check 6 - Variation B

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements are true about co-premises? (Select all that apply)

The U.S should make sure that everyone who owns a gun is licensed and has received proper training. This is an argument.

What is the structure of the argument: 'Lawrence was definitely mad after the last meeting, seeing as he stormed out of the room, which he only does when he is mad'?

What is the structure of the argument: 'We should invest more in public housing because it will reduce the number of homeless people and, ideally, no one should be homeless'?

What is the structure of the argument: 'Given that the childhood mortality rate is lower, and people are living longer, we can conclude that the average standard of living has gone up over the last century'?

What is the structure of the argument: 'We should ban private education because it can contribute to inequality, and we should try to reduce inequality'?

What is the structure of the argument: 'The Electoral College was established by the Constitution as a way of electing the President and Vice President of the United States'?

What role does 'He stormed out of the room' play in the argument about Lawrence's emotions?

In the argument: 'Claim: voting by mail would be harmful to democracy because voting by mail makes it easier to commit voter fraud... As it turns out, voting by mail does not increase voter fraud.' How should we evaluate this argument?

What should we consider when evaluating the argument: 'We should ban private education; private education can contribute to inequality; we should try to reduce inequality'?

Match the following claims in the argument against golf as a sport:

Identify what role each statement plays: 'Lawrence was definitely mad after the last meeting; he stormed out of the room; he only storms out of the room when he is mad.'

Which of the following connects the evidence to the claim: 'Claim: voting by mail would be harmful to our democracy; evidence: voting by mail makes it easier to commit voter fraud'?

Study Notes

Co-Premises

Argument Structures

Valid Inferences

Evaluation of Arguments

Specific Claims and Evidence

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