Determine Whether the Following Argument Is Valid by Using Either

question 85

Short Answer

Determine whether the following argument is valid by using either the diagram method or the rules of the syllogism.
All the networks devoted considerable attention to reporting poll results during the last election, but many of those poll results were not especially newsworthy. So the networks have to admit that some unnewsworthy items received quite a bit of their attention.

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Definitions:

Itemized Deduction

Expenses listed separately that can be deducted from adjusted gross income to reduce taxable income, including medical expenses, taxes paid, interest, charitable contributions, and certain job-related expenses.

Constructive Receipt

This refers to the point at which an individual has access to, or control over, income, thus making it taxable, even if the income has not been physically received.

Compensation

Payment or salary received for services rendered or work done.

Exempt From Income

Income that is not subject to taxation under federal or state law.