Assignment task: Identify each of the following arguments as enumerative inductions, statistical syllogisms, arguments by analogy, or causal reasoning, and then evaluate each argument as either strong or weak. (If you think the argument commits a particular mistake, or error, such as false cause, or biased sample, identify it clearly as such.)
a) Most television news reports of deaths in Canada involve either homicide or car crashes. Therefore, homicide and car crashes must be the leading causes of death in Canada.
b) Revenue must cover expenditures by one means or another. Any government, like any family, can. for a short time, spend a little more than it earns. But you and I know that a continuation of that habit means the M as much for a government as for a family.
c) Endorsement of the Canadian Auto W'orkers union (CAW) is essential to getting elected in the city of Oshawa. Since CAW first came into existence almost a hundred years ago, no one has ever been elected to represent Oshawa in Parliament without its support
d) Educators have frequently noted the correlation between education level and salary. The higher a person's level of education, the higher his or her annual salary is likely to be. It is clear, therefore, that education increases a person's earning power.
e) More than 90% of Canadians are in favor of strong measures to combat global warming. Sharon is a Canadian. Therefore, prgbablyu?hargriis in favor of strong measures to combat global warming.