What Is the Warrant in the Above Argument

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the warrant in the above argument?

• A) Nadine has six children
• B) She is probably Catholic or Mormon
• C) A large family is not a reliable sign of one's religion
• D) In general, Catholics and Mormons tend to have large families

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Definitions:

Risk-free Interest Rate

The rate of return on an investment with no risk of financial loss, often associated with government bonds.

Foreign Trade Surplus

A situation where a country's exports exceed its imports over a given period, indicating a positive balance of trade.

Portfolio Riskiness

Refers to the degree of uncertainty or potential financial loss inherent in an investment portfolio.

Beta

A measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. It is used in the capital asset pricing model.