Which of the Following Arguments Is a Generalization

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following arguments is a generalization?

• A)Mining copper is a lucrative business, so I should go into copper mining.
• B)All Spaniards are Iberians, and all Iberians are Europeans.So all Spaniards are Europeans.
• C)The power is out at my house and at both of my neighbors' houses, so the power must be out for our entire block.
• D)I only turn in my homework when it is complete, and this assignment isn't complete, so I will not turn it in.
• E)The damage from the fire was quite severe because the homeowner failed to maintain working smoke detectors.So the homeowner is partially at fault.

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Definitions:

Own Interests

Actions or decisions driven by personal benefits or gains, often discussed in the context of economic behavior or political decision-making.

Public Interest

The well-being and general benefit of the community or society at large, often guiding government policy and legal decisions.

Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher known as the father of modern economics, famous for his work "The Wealth of Nations."

Modern Economics

A branch of social science that studies how individuals, businesses, and governments make choices on allocating resources to satisfy their needs and wants.