Question

15 multiple choice 1 point
a ______ is a statement whose logical relationship allows for the conclusion.
claim
warrant
ground
premise
clear my selection
16 multiple choice 1 point
__________ arguments make an unsupported or inadequately supported claim that one thing inevitably leads to another.
ad hominem
red herring
straw man
slippery slope
clear my selection

Explanation:

Question 15

In logic and argumentation, a "premise" is a statement that provides the logical basis or support for a conclusion. A "claim" is the conclusion itself, a "warrant" is the reasoning connecting claim and ground, and "ground" is the evidence. So the term matching the description is "premise".

"Slippery slope" arguments assert that a relatively small first step will lead to a chain of related events culminating in some significant (usually negative) effect, often without sufficient support for this inevitable sequence. "Ad hominem" attacks the person, "red herring" distracts, and "straw man" misrepresents an argument. So the correct term is "Slippery slope".

Answer:

D. premise

Question 16