Determine whether the following statements are correct or faulty inferences: 1. All residents of Nepal are excellent mountain climbers. 2. Humans need an ample supply of oxygen... Determine whether the following statements are correct or faulty inferences: 1. All residents of Nepal are excellent mountain climbers. 2. Humans need an ample supply of oxygen to feel their best. 3. Colonel John Hunt thought that Hillary and Norgay, of all the men in the expedition, had the best chance of reaching the summit. 4. When you climb very high peaks, you should give yourself plenty of time to do even the simplest tasks. 5. Mount Everest has never been successfully climbed since Hillary and Norgay conquered it in 1953. Read more

Understand the Problem

The task is to identify whether the given statements are correct or faulty inferences based on an unspecified article. This requires analyzing each statement and determining if it logically follows from information likely found in a text about mountain climbing, expeditions, or related topics. You are to classify each statement as either a 'Correct Inference' or a 'Faulty Inference'.

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Here's the breakdown:

1. Faulty: It's unlikely that all residents are excellent climbers.
2. Correct: A good supply of oxygen is needed, especially at high altitudes.
3. Correct: It is reasonable to infer that the expedition leader thought they were the best choice.
4. Correct: High-altitude climbing requires extra time and care.
5. Faulty: Others have successfully climbed Everest since 1953.

Tips

Be careful of generalizations e.g. All, Always, Never

Sources

• Sir Edmund Hillary - The Himalayan Trust - himalayantrust.org
• Today In History: 29 May 1953 – Edmund Hillary and Tenzing ... - samoaglobalnews.com