For the above argument: (a) Bracket and number each proposition in the order it occurs in the argument. (1 mark) (b) Circle the inference indicators. (1 mark) (c) Circle the word below that best describes the strength of the inference. (1 mark) Weak Moderate Strong (d) Use the numbers you have given each proposition to create a diagram of the argument. (3 marks) In answering parts (a) and (b) of the following question, assume that this argument is given as part of a news report from a reputable and trustworthy source. We have reason to believe that if the missing ship is not somewhere in Vietnam, then it is somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean. There is good evidence that the ship is somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean, so it is not somewhere in Vietnam. For the above argument: (a) Evaluate the cogency of the argument. Circle the correct answer. (1 mark) Cogent Not cogent (b) Justify your evaluation of the cogency of the argument. (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
For the above argument: (a) Bracket and number each proposition in the order it occurs in the argument. (1 mark) (b) Circle the inference indicators. (1 mark) (c) Circle the word below that best describes the strength of the inference. (1 mark) Weak Moderate Strong (d) Use the numbers you have given each proposition to create a diagram of the argument. (3 marks) In answering parts (a) and (b) of the following question, assume that this argument is given as part of a news report from a reputable and trustworthy source. We have reason to believe that if the missing ship is not somewhere in Vietnam, then it is somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean. There is good evidence that the ship is somewhere in the Southern Indian Ocean, so it is not somewhere in Vietnam. For the above argument: (a) Evaluate the cogency of the argument. Circle the correct answer. (1 mark) Cogent Not cogent (b) Justify your evaluation of the cogency of the argument. (3 marks) ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________
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