Identify the statement that is a verifiable fact.
A. Kids need to avoid excessive time in front of a computer.
B. Laptop computers outsell desktop computers in retail sales.*****
C. Most computer applications are designed for learning purposes.
D. The elderly should avoid using social media if it offends them.
2. Which of the following statements would be considered a hasty generalization?
A. The sun is at its highest point between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
B. The elderly are often resistant to advances in technology.*****
C. When it snows, bridges tend to freeze before the roads do.
D. Children should avoid spending excessive time watching TV.
My choices are marked with ***** thank you ...
yea you are spot on, just took the test and you are correct my friend
I agree with both.
Thank you!!
You're very welcome.
You're welcome! Based on your choices, you have correctly identified the statement B as a verifiable fact, as it states that laptop computers outsell desktop computers in retail sales.
For the second question, you correctly identified statement B as a hasty generalization. This statement generalizes that the elderly are often resistant to advances in technology without providing sufficient evidence or considering individual differences.
To identify the verifiable fact in the given statements, we can evaluate each option:
A. "Kids need to avoid excessive time in front of a computer." - This is an opinion or suggestion, not a verifiable fact.
B. "Laptop computers outsell desktop computers in retail sales." - This statement can be verified by accessing sales data from retailers.
C. "Most computer applications are designed for learning purposes." - This statement is subjective and cannot be easily verified. It depends on the definition of "most" and the purpose of the applications.
D. "The elderly should avoid using social media if it offends them." - This is an opinion or suggestion, not a verifiable fact.
Therefore, the statement that is a verifiable fact is B. "Laptop computers outsell desktop computers in retail sales."
Moving on to the second question:
A. "The sun is at its highest point between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m." - This is a verifiable fact.
B. "The elderly are often resistant to advances in technology." - This statement is a generalization and may not be applicable to all elderly individuals. It is a hasty generalization.
C. "When it snows, bridges tend to freeze before the roads do." - This is a verifiable fact.
D. "Children should avoid spending excessive time watching TV." - This is an opinion or suggestion, not a verifiable fact.
Therefore, the statement that would be considered a hasty generalization is B. "The elderly are often resistant to advances in technology."