Q12 For each claim, determine the BEST claim. For each option, use a sentence or two to explain why you ruled it out or selected it as your answer.

Q12. Lung cells once damaged can grow back.A) A report published by Marlboro (a major tobacco company)B) A report from Lungs and You (a small organization that is not well known.)c) A report from American Lung Association (a well-known organization).d) A recovered lung cancer patient. 

Q10 & Q11 – Provide the missing claim. Clearly indicate whether it is a premise or a conclusion by properly labeling them with ‘P’ or ‘C.’

Q10. P2. A newly discovered star’s (Star S) size is similar to that of the sun. C. [Therefore] Star S is about 5 billion years old. *

Q11. P1. Mr. Jones was acquitted of murder. P2. Mr. Smith’s case is like Mr. Jones’ case in every respect. *

Q4 – Clearly identify what component of the argument you are evaluating (premise or inference). Provide a SHORT (1 or 2 sentences) explanation for your evaluation of each component. Provide a final assessment of the argument. Please use an outline form.
Q4. Eating pork is immoral. Pigs are just as smart, cute, and playful as dogs and dolphins. Nobody would consider eating those animals. So why are pigs any different? *

Q3 – Map the argument in Q3. *
Q3. Technology has placed at the disposal of the healthcare community various potent tools to improve patient care. Since EHRs are easily available to physicians, they can access complete medical histories of patients and make the most well-considered medical decisions. Doctors can quickly identify possible medication errors. They can do this by using apps such as barcode scanners and patient safety improves as a result.

 
Q5 – Map the argument in Q5. *
Q5. The cosmological argument for God’s existence. Everything in the universe must have a cause. An infinite regress of causes is impossible. So, there must be a first cause. God is the first cause. Therefore, God exists.