I need to identify two arguments and define the premises and conclusion. I have to tell weather it is deductivly valid or inductivlely strong or in valid or weak and why. In the appendix 1 article Controlling Irrational Fears After 9/11. Can you help with this.
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Sure! I can help you analyze the article and identify the arguments, premises, and conclusions, as well as determine their validity/strength. However, since I don't have access to the specific article you mentioned, I won't be able to provide a detailed analysis for it. Nonetheless, I can walk you through the general process of identifying arguments and evaluating their validity/strength.
To begin, you should look for statements that present a claim and offer reasons or evidence to support that claim. These statements form an argument, consisting of premises (supportive statements or evidence) and a conclusion (the main claim being made).
Here's a step-by-step guide to help you analyze arguments and evaluate their validity/strength:
1. Identify the arguments: Scan the article for sentences or paragraphs that offer reasons or evidence in support of a claim. These are likely to be arguments.
2. Define the premises: Once you've identified an argument, examine the statements that provide evidence or reasons. These statements are the premises of the argument.
3. Identify the conclusion: Look for the main claim or statement being put forward in the argument. This is the conclusion.
4. Evaluate validity/strength: Consider whether the premises, if true, provide strong or weak support for the conclusion:
a. Deductive Validity: If the premises logically guarantee the truth of the conclusion, the argument is deductively valid.
b. Inductive Strength: If the premises make the conclusion more probable, though not certain, the argument is inductively strong.
c. Invalidity/Weakness: If the premises do not sufficiently support the conclusion, the argument is invalid or weak.
Remember, deductive validity requires certainty, while inductive strength involves probability.
Applying this process to the specific arguments in the "Controlling Irrational Fears After 9/11" article will allow you to evaluate their validity/strength.