Dr Jung Argues That Increases in Temperature Are Related to Increases

question 3

Multiple Choice

Dr. Jung argues that increases in temperature are related to increases in aggression. To support his claim, he recorded the temperature each day and noted the number of reported assaults. More assaults were recorded on hotter days. In this study, temperature and aggression are

• A)positively correlated
• B)negatively correlated
• C)causal variables
• D)completely uncorrelated
• E)both considered to be third variables

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Definitions:

Conclusion Indicator

A word or phrase that signals the end of an argument or the summary of the main points.

Valid Deductive Argument

A logical argument where, if the premises are true, the conclusion necessarily follows, ensuring its validity.

Conclusion

The proposition in an argument that is supported on the basis of other propositions.

Definitional Premises

Statements or assertions used in arguments that provide the meaning or explanation of terms used within the argument.