Assume That the Premise(s) of the Following Argument Are True

question 35

Multiple Choice

Assume that the premise(s) of the following argument are true. Apply the other three tests of the worthiness of an argument in their proper order: "The Mayor has been in office for three weeks, and our city's economy has completely reversed. We are in boom times! The Mayor proudly, but humbly, accepts the credit for our town's splendid economic recovery." That argument is an example of ________.

• A) a fallacy masquerading as a valid inference
• B) a fallacy masquerading as a warranted inference
• C) a fallacy of relevance
• D) a circular argument
• E) an argument that is worthy of acceptance, if the premises were in fact true

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Definitions:

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Confirmation of a disease or condition by examining tissue samples removed from a living body.

Diagnostic Tool

An instrument or method used for identifying the nature or cause of a particular phenomenon, often related to health conditions.

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The process of taking into account the impacts and implications of actions or policies on the society as a whole.

Scientific Evidence

Information obtained through systematic observation or experimentation that serves as a basis for knowledge or conclusions.