I need help with this sentence please.
The argument is strong, very few is vague generalities how can I explain why it is strong?
Very few students use heroin. Tom is a student. So Tom doesn't use heroin.
Please check your previous post. MsSue has helped you there.
I read what she had and it did not help me at all.
The argument is not strong...the conclusion is a fallacy - illogical. The argument is 'wrong'. As MsSue said, Tom could just as well be one of the "few" who do not use heroin.
Just a quick question my book says the argument is strong but I have to explain why.
The book in this case is incorrect.... I would really suggest that you take this question to your teacher and explain that the statements are illogical....therefore, they can not be strong. Ask the teacher what the book is asking for. I would definitely be curious to know.
GuruBlue
I just got my answers check by my teacher and I did do it right the book was right. The answer is below you wanted to see.
Strong , because of vague generalities
To explain why the argument is considered strong, you can follow these steps:
1. Identify the premise(s): In this case, the premises are "Very few students use heroin" and "Tom is a student."
2. Determine the conclusion: The conclusion drawn from the premises is "Tom doesn't use heroin."
3. Assess the logical connection: The argument is deductive because it presents a general statement about students using heroin and applies it to a specific student, Tom. The conclusion logically follows from the premises if we accept the statement that very few students use heroin. However, it's important to note that this argument may not be completely sound since it relies on the assumption that Tom is also one of the very few students who would not use heroin.
4. Assess the validity: Since this argument is deductive, we need to determine if it is valid by examining if the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises. The reasoning in this argument is valid if the premises are true and the conclusion logically follows.
Overall, the strength of this argument lies in the soundness of the premises. If it can be reliably demonstrated or supported that very few students use heroin, the argument can be considered strong. However, if the premise is not supported or is incorrect, the argument's strength weakens.