Instructions: Each of the Following Sentences Tells What You Are

question 1009

Multiple Choice

Instructions: Each of the following sentences tells what you are trying to persuade someone to do. Beneath each sentence are four reasons that attempt to convince the reader that he or she should take this particular course of action. Select the letter of the reason that seems irrelevant, illogical, or untrue. If you wanted to persuade a person not to keep a wild animal as a pet, you could say that

• A) a wild animal is potentially dangerous.
• B) escaped wild pets may seriously disrupt local ecosystems.
• C) a person who keeps a wild animal is obviously mean and selfish.
• D) keeping a wild animal as a pet may be illegal.

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Definitions:

Perfect Information

A theoretical concept where all participants have access to all relevant information, making fully informed decisions possible.

Preposterior Analysis

An evaluation method used in decision theory to assess the value of collecting additional information before making a decision.

Prediction Value

The expected outcomes or values predicted by a statistical model or algorithm.

Cost Of Information

The total expense involved in generating, processing, storing, and transmitting information, including any financial, time, or resource costs.