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:

Cultural Goals

The aspirations, ideals, or objectives that a society or a community encourages its members to strive towards.

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, which can elicit negative or positive reactions from others.

Structurally Available Means

Refers to the resources and opportunities that are distributed within a society, affecting individuals' ability to achieve goals.

Merton

Merton refers to Robert K. Merton, an influential 20th-century sociologist known for developing theories on social structure, anomie, and the sociology of science.