For Each of the Following Pairs of Analogical Arguments, Determine

question 8

Multiple Choice

For each of the following pairs of analogical arguments, determine which is stronger.
-Which analogical argument is stronger?

• A) Oman is a country in the middle east. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the middle east. Since Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer.
• B) Oman is a country in the Middle East. Iran and Saudi Arabia are also countries in the Middle East. Since Iran and Saudi Arabia are large oil producers, Oman is probably a large oil producer.

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