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The Elements Of Reasoning, 6th Edition Solution Manual

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1The Elements of Reasoning(Sixth Edition)Solutionsto ExercisesChapter 1A.(p. 10)1.Not an argument. No claim here is intended to provide support for anyother.2.A simple argument. Although there are no indicator terms,the conclusion-“we were wise when we ceased the routine vaccination of children”–isevidently intended to follow from the other two claims.3.A complex argument. In the first sentence, the wordsoindicates that whatfollows is a conclusion drawn from the previous claim. This conclusion inturn is a premise for “the job will go to Herbert”, as indicated by theconclusion indicator wordthus.4.Not an argument.This is a description of a series of procedures andobservations.5.A simpleargument. Although there are no indicator words, the first threeclaims are each independent evidence for the last claim.6.A complex argument. The second claim is intended to follow from the first,as indicated by the wordthus; and the last sentence contains the conclusionindicating phrase“that makes it obvious that”introducing the finalconclusion “computers think”.7.Not an argument.8.A simple argument. No indicator words, but the conclusion is “the Taipeistudy doesn’t establish its conclusion at all”.9.Not an argument.

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