4. The newly elected Canadian government is planning on withdrawing Canada’s CF-18 jets from the allied bombing campaign against the Islamic State (aka ISIS, aka ISIL, aka Daesh) forces within Iraq and Syria. The Conservative opposition in Parliament is opposed to the government’s plan.
Good inductive arguments require evidence (facts) and they require good evidential reasoning.
To answer this question you must: (1) State a position for or against the government’s policy,
(2) Provide four facts that you would want to discover in order to construct an inductive argument supporting your position, and (3) Explain why you believe the facts you have chosen would be both relevant and probative in constructing an inductive argument supporting your position.
Your answer will be assessed in terms of how much insight the facts selected demonstrate into what kind of factual evidence would be useful for an inductive argument on the issue, and in terms of how well you explain the relevance and potential probative value of your fact selection.
>>>So far what I have is that I am for removing the cf-18's from iraq and syria.
the reasons for that are
1. they are overpowered which means you can't be accurate in who or what you are targeting, so they could cause more harm than good
2. For what they are doing and how much they are contributing to the fight it is very expensive
3. We don't have enough information about what is happening on the ground and about the society and the fight currently going on for the bombing to be effective
4. There is currently a large amount of other countries already in irag and syria and the use of the cf-18's could cause interference among the other counries
Position: I am in favor of removing Canada's CF-18 jets from the allied bombing campaign against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria.
Four facts that would be relevant and probative in constructing an inductive argument supporting this position are:
1. The accuracy of the CF-18 jets in targeting specific individuals or groups: One fact to discover would be the level of precision and collateral damage caused by the CF-18 jets. This information would help assess whether the jets are overpowered and likely to cause more harm than good.
Explanation: The fact of accuracy is relevant because if the CF-18 jets are overpowered and not capable of accurately targeting and distinguishing between legitimate targets and innocent civilians, then their continued use could result in unintended casualties and exacerbate the situation.
2. The cost-effectiveness of Canada's contribution to the bombing campaign: Another fact to uncover would be the financial expenses associated with maintaining and operating the CF-18 jets for their current role. This information would help determine if the cost outweighs the benefits in terms of Canada's contribution to the fight against ISIS.
Explanation: The fact of cost-effectiveness is relevant because if the CF-18 jets are deemed disproportionately expensive for the role they are fulfilling in the bombing campaign, it would indicate that resources could be better allocated elsewhere in the fight against ISIS, potentially leading to the conclusion that removing the jets is a more prudent decision.
3. The availability and reliability of intelligence on the ground in Iraq and Syria: It would be important to discover the extent of Canada's access to accurate and timely intelligence regarding the ongoing situation and the societal dynamics in the region. This information would help evaluate the effectiveness of the bombing campaign and the necessity of Canada's continued involvement.
Explanation: The fact of available intelligence is relevant because if there is a lack of reliable information on the ground, it could undermine the effectiveness of the bombing campaign and potentially result in unintended consequences. In such a case, withdrawing the CF-18 jets might be a more reasonable decision until the necessary intelligence is acquired.
4. The current level of international involvement and cooperation in the bombing campaign: Exploring the composition and involvement of other countries in Iraq and Syria would be crucial. Understanding the dynamics and potential interference among different participating countries would shed light on the effectiveness and necessity of Canada's CF-18 jets.
Explanation: The fact of international involvement is relevant because if there is already a significant presence of other countries conducting airstrikes, the addition of Canada's CF-18 jets could potentially cause complications or interference. This fact would contribute to the evaluation of Canada's role and the potential benefits of withdrawing its jets.
By considering these four facts, relevant to the accuracy, cost-effectiveness, intelligence availability, and international involvement, one can construct an inductive argument supporting the position of removing Canada's CF-18 jets from the bombing campaign against ISIS forces in Iraq and Syria.