For Each of the Following Pairs of Analogical Arguments, Determine

question 3

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites are extremely adaptive, and they are difficult to eradicate with poisons.
• B) Fire ants are extremely adaptive, so they are most likely difficult to eradicate with poisons. This is because termites, carpenter ants, and dung beetles are extremely adaptive, and all are difficult to eradicate with poisons.

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