question archive What type of argument is contained in the following passage, and how should you evaluate it? "A new study shows that most parents in America want less sugary foods available at primary schools
What type of argument is contained in the following passage, and how should you evaluate it? "A new study shows that most parents in America want less sugary foods available at primary schools
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What type of argument is contained in the following passage, and how should you evaluate it?
"A new study shows that most parents in America want less sugary foods available at primary schools. This conclusion is a result of a random telephone poll of 250 parents from across the United States who were asked, 'Are you in favor of getting rid of soda vending machines at primary schools?' Seventy-five percent of respondents said yes."
1. Inductive generalization - joint method of agreement and difference
2.Analogical argument - determine if the comparison includes many relevant similarities and very few relevant differences
3. Inductive generalization - determine if the sample is representative of the target
4.Deductive categorical argument - use the Venn Diagram method to determine validity.
5. Analogical argument - determine if the sample is biased or not
