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

question 9

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: "But if we don't study together, then I'm not going to get through the course. And if I don't get through the course, then I'm going to ruin my GPA and lose my financial aid. So if we don't study together tonight, then I'm going to lose my financial aid." 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:

Sample

A group of people (or things) that are representative of the population that researchers want to study.

Representative

A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others, especially in a political context.

Family Systems Theory

Views the family as a functioning unit that solves problems, makes decisions, and achieves collective goals.

Functioning Unit

A group or system operating effectively to fulfill a specific function or purpose, often used to describe families or organizational teams.