INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.After examining DNA evidence found at the crime scene, Dr. Jacobs, a highly qualified forensic biologist, says that Alex Foster could not have committed the crime. Therefore, we conclude that Foster is innocent.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.Either Leonardo da Vinci or Andrew Wyeth painted the Mona Lisa. But it clearly wasn’t da Vinci. Therefore, Andrew Wyeth painted the Mona Lisa.

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct translation for each problem. Both Baylor and Rice do not raise tuition provided that Smith increases enrollment.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.Either Bill Clinton or George W. Bush was president when the World Trade Center towers were destroyed. But Bush was not president at that time. Therefore, Bill Clinton was president when those buildings were destroyed.

​ ​ INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each.While there is no technology to reduce CO2 from a car’s exhaust, we can make cars pollute less by making them more fuel efficient. By using today’s best technology, car makers could dramatically increase the fuel economy of their cars and trucks. In fact, off-the-shelf technology can change the nation’s best selling SUV, the Ford Explorer, from a 19 mpg gas guzzler to an efficient 34 mpg vehicle. If we are to make any progress in slowing global warming, we must make our cars go farther on a gallon of gas. Sierra Club, “Global Warming Solutions”

INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.If Ken Burns makes historical documentaries, then he enhances our knowledge of the past. Ken Burns does make historical documentaries. Therefore he enhances our knowledge of the past.

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct translation for each problem.Princess drops its dress codes or Oceania enlarges its fleet, and Seabourn reduces its fares.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.After hearing Jordan’s speech in the student council, Michael rolled his eyes and shook his head. Apparently Michael didn’t agree with what Jordan said.

INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct translation for each problem. If Movado offers a blue dial, then neither Fossil is water resistant nor Nautica promotes a titanium case.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each.Given that x2 + 2x = 15. It follows that x = 3.