Part A

Analyze the following argument: I know the right thing because I asked my
Parents.
Conclusion: I know the right thing
P1: Because I asked my parents
P2: Parents knows best for their children
P3: Parents are the best teachers
P4: Parents wont let their children be in any danger
P5: Our parents loves us which makes their decisions are for our own good

Evaluate this Analogy: Teachers use their books to verify information and
theories before and during class, so students should be allowed not only to
use their textbooks to study, but also bring them for exams.
1. Teachers use their books to verify information and theories before and
during class.
2. Students use their textbooks only to study.
3. Teachers are allowed to use their books for verification of information
during class.
4. Teachers are not that knowledgeable about their subjects.
5. Teachers use their books during class because they cant recall a part
of their subject
6. Teachers need books during their lecture.
7. Student needs books during their exam.
8. Both need books
Conclusion: Students should bring their books during their exam.

Give an example of a situation where the effect of a problem can be mistaken

for its cause. Explain why there is some confusion between the two.
Han Nagiuloo died because he was hanging upside down with a cut on his
neck.
Analysis: Hanging upside down with a cut on Hans neck doesnt really cause
him to die but instead, his blood was drained from his body. Since blood
carries oxygen to the different parts of our body, his organs stop functioning
resulting to organ failure.

Part B
Government officials too in America and Europe often base their decisions on
what will please the voters, not on what is best for the country.