Chapter 10, Level 2 Self-Quiz: CI

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The following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.

Liz is thrilled about the prospect of adopting a dog from her local animal shelter, but she is a bit nervous about the fact that she doesn't know much of anything about the dog she likes the most. Her friend, Hector, tells her that she knows plenty. She asks him how he knows, and he tells her that it's quite simple. Liz wants a dog that's like her beloved pet, Rover, who lived to a ripe old age before succumbing to a heart attack. Rover was a mutt -- some combination of Pit Bull, Boxer, and Lab. He was also large -- at least 60 lbs -- very cuddly, smart, and friendly. The shelter dog appears to be a combination of Pit Bull and Lab, is large, and appears friendly. She decides that this dog is probably also cuddly and smart.

Additional information: Liz tells the shelter dog to sit, and it obeys.

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The following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.

If you like Russ's Steakhouse, then you'll like Mutt's Burgers! Mutt gets his burger meat from the same supplier that Russ gets his steaks. Russ gets his meat fresh daily. So does Mutt. Russ grills his steaks. Mutt grills his burgers. Come to Mutt's today!

Additional information: Russ uses a special rub on his steaks, a secret, award-winning recipe.

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The following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.

The new Batman movie is exceeding all expectations of box office earnings. The last box office smash won the Oscar for Best Picture. So, the new Batman movie is going to win the Oscar for Best Picture.

Additional information: The last box office smash was based on a comic book hero.

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. The following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.
Despite their protestations to the contrary, faculty are not superior to their students. They do not pay attention during meetings, just as students do not pay attention in class. They do not complete their administrative paperwork, such as grades, on time, just as students do not turn in assignments on time. Finally, students always ask for extensions after they miss their deadlines, and faculty do, too.
Additional information: Faculty do not follow directions for completing paperwork, just as students do not follow directions for completing assignments.

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. Th following analogical argument has been evaluated using the three strategies discussed in Section 10C. Determine whether the additional information strengthens or weakens the argument, or is not relevant to it.
I am sure I will like this piece of fish. After all, I love sea bass, which has no bones. This piece of fish has no bones, either. In addition, both this piece of fish and sea bass have delicate white flesh. This piece of fish and sea bass also taste a lot like lobster.
Additional information: Sea bass is more expensive than this piece of fish.

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