question archive In the following passages, state which involve reasoning from statistical generalizations to in- dividuals or subgroups
In the following passages, state which involve reasoning from statistical generalizations to in- dividuals or subgroups
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In the following passages, state which involve reasoning from statistical
generalizations to in- dividuals or subgroups. Explain which reference class an individual or subgroup is placed in and which narrower reference group or groups could strengthen the argument. Give reasons for your answers.
1)According to reports in July 2003, some 10 percent of the students accepted for uni- versity residence space at McMaster University and Wilfrid Laurier University for the fall of 2003 would not be able to take their place in residence. John is a student about to attend Wilfrid Laurier University, and he was accepted for residence. He has nothing to worry about, because the risk of his not finding that space is low.
