Statement-Argument - Advanced Level: validity checking ADVANCED

Master statement-argument concepts through this hard problem set practice set. Worksheet 26 of 30 contains 20 advanced-level problems. Deep dive into validity checking while learning argument strength, counter arguments, evidence assessment. Recommended for advanced learners aiming for complex scenarios and multi-step problems.

📝 Worksheet 26 of 30 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Advanced level

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Worksheet 26 of 30 (86% complete)

Question 1

Claim: Regular exercise improves mental health Evidence: One person's blog about their workout routine How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Single person's experience, not representative or verified

argument, evidence, quality

Question 2

Original Argument: Either we increase taxes or cut services. We cannot increase taxes. Therefore, we must cut services. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?

The original argument has the structure: Either P or Q. Not P. Therefore, Q. (Disjunctive syllogism - valid). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 3

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: Yes, it reduces commuting time and increases productivity Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - cites specific measurable benefits

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 4

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: Yes, because parks are nice to look at Is this argument strong or weak?

Weak - aesthetic preference is not a substantial policy argument

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 5

Statement: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently? Argument: Yes, it reduces commuting time and increases productivity Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - cites specific measurable benefits

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 6

Original Argument: Nuclear energy should be expanded because it's clean and efficient Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This challenges the 'clean' claim by highlighting the long-term environmental impact

argument, counter, debate

Question 7

Statement: 'This traditional farming method has been used for centuries, so it must be effective' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?

This assumes something is good simply because it's been done for a long time

argument, fallacy, logic

Question 8

Statement: 'We should not listen to John's economic advice because he dropped out of college' What logical fallacy does this argument contain?

This attacks the person rather than addressing the merit of the economic advice itself

argument, fallacy, logic

Question 9

Original Argument: Online learning is superior to classroom learning because it's more flexible and cost-effective Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This addresses a fundamental educational need that online learning struggles to replicate

argument, counter, debate

Question 10

Argument: Four-day work weeks increase productivity because employees are more refreshed and focused when working fewer days. Which new evidence would MOST weaken this argument?

This weakens the argument by providing contradictory evidence or showing the claimed relationship doesn't hold.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 11

Text: 'Just as a doctor wouldn't ignore symptoms of disease, we cannot ignore the symptoms of economic decline' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

Creates comparison between familiar medical concept and abstract economic situation

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 12

Text: 'We face a choice: either we act now with courage, or we abandon our principles and accept failure' What rhetorical strategy is primarily used here?

Presents only two extreme options while using emotionally charged terms

argument, rhetoric, persuasion

Question 13

Original Argument: Artificial intelligence will solve most of humanity's problems through automation and optimization Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This directly challenges the premise by showing how AI might create more problems than it solves

argument, counter, debate

Question 14

Argument: College education is no longer worth the cost because tuition has risen faster than inflation while starting salaries have stagnated. Which new piece of evidence would MOST strengthen this argument?

This strengthens the argument by providing direct empirical support that confirms the claimed causal relationship.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 15

Argument: Four-day work weeks increase productivity because employees are more refreshed and focused when working fewer days. Which new piece of evidence would MOST strengthen this argument?

This strengthens the argument by providing direct empirical support that confirms the claimed causal relationship.

argument, strengthen, weaken, evidence

Question 16

Claim: Remote work increases employee productivity Evidence: Company X saw 20% productivity increase after switching to remote work How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Single company data - useful but limited generalizability

argument, evidence, quality

Question 17

Original Argument: If the economy improves, unemployment will fall. Unemployment has fallen. Therefore, the economy has improved. Which argument has the SAME logical structure as the original?

The original argument has the structure: If P then Q. Q is true. Therefore, P is true. (Affirming the consequent - fallacy). The correct parallel follows this exact logical pattern, while distractors use different reasoning patterns (quantifier differences, different logical forms, or valid/invalid variations).

argument, parallel, structure, logic

Question 18

Original Argument: Nuclear energy should be expanded because it's clean and efficient Which counterargument most effectively challenges this position?

This challenges the 'clean' claim by highlighting the long-term environmental impact

argument, counter, debate

Question 19

Statement: Should the city build more public parks? Argument: No, parks are expensive to maintain Is this argument strong or weak?

Strong - financial sustainability is a valid policy concern

argument, strength, evaluation

Question 20

Claim: Remote work increases employee productivity Evidence: A Twitter poll showing people feel more productive at home How would you rate the quality of this evidence?

Social media polls lack scientific rigor and proper sampling

argument, evidence, quality

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