Knowee
Questions
Features
Study Tools

Identify whether an argument is present in the following passage. If an argument is present, identify the conclusion. If no argument is present, select non-argument.It is likely that innocent prisoners in this country have been executed for crimes they did not commit. From 1973 until 2007, 124 death row inmates have been exonerated. In many of these cases DNA evidence played a crucial role. Yet, in that same time frame, more than 1000 prisoners were executed. For many of these prisoners no DNA evidence was available. If such evidence had been available, how may more would have been exonerated?Group of answer choicesArgument; conclusion: In many of these cases ... played a crucial role.Argument; conclusion: It is likely that innocent prisoners ... they did not commit.Non-argumentArgument; conclusion: For many of these prisoners ... was available.Argument; conclusion: From 1973 ... have been exonerated.

Question

Identify whether an argument is present in the following passage. If an argument is present, identify the conclusion. If no argument is present, select non-argument.It is likely that innocent prisoners in this country have been executed for crimes they did not commit. From 1973 until 2007, 124 death row inmates have been exonerated. In many of these cases DNA evidence played a crucial role. Yet, in that same time frame, more than 1000 prisoners were executed. For many of these prisoners no DNA evidence was available. If such evidence had been available, how may more would have been exonerated?Group of answer choicesArgument; conclusion: In many of these cases ... played a crucial role.Argument; conclusion: It is likely that innocent prisoners ... they did not commit.Non-argumentArgument; conclusion: For many of these prisoners ... was available.Argument; conclusion: From 1973 ... have been exonerated.

...expand
🧐 Not the exact question you are looking for?Go ask a question

Solution

The passage does present an argument. The conclusion of the argument is: "It is likely that innocent prisoners in this country have been executed for crimes they did not commit." This conclusion is drawn from the evidence presented about the number of death row inmates who have been exonerated, particularly through the use of DNA evidence, and the suggestion that more could have been exonerated if such evidence had been available.

This problem has been solved

Similar Questions

Identify whether an argument is present in the following passage. If an argument is present, identify the conclusion. If no argument is present, select non-argument.Little is known of the Greek physician Hippocrates, who lived around 400 B.C. Nevertheless, the writings attributed to him have provided a number of principles underlying modern medical practice. One of his most famous contributions, the Hippocratic Oath, is the foundation of contemporary medical ethics. It requires the physician to swear that he or she will help the sick, refrain from intentional wrongdoing, and keep confidential all matters pertaining to the doctor-patient relationship.Group of answer choicesArgument; conclusion: One of his most famous contributions ... medical ethics.Argument; conclusion: Little is known ... who lived around 400 B.C.Argument; conclusion: It requires the physician ... doctor-patient relationship.Argument; conclusion: The writings attributed to him ... medical practice.Non-argument

One part of the sentence below may contain an error. Identify the part. If there is no error, choose "No error'. Whoever are/ suspected to be guilty/ will be called for an interrogation.

Select the correct answerThe questions in this section are based on the reasoning in the brief statements or passages. Select the most appropriate among the given answer choices.During colonial times in America, juries were encouraged to ask questions of the parties in the courtroom. The jurors were, in fact, expected to investigate the facts of the case themselves. If jurors conducted an investigation today, we would throw out the case. This paragraph best supports the statement that:radio_button_uncheckedjuries are less important today than they were in colonial times.radio_button_uncheckedjurors today are less interested in court cases than they were in colonial times.radio_button_uncheckedcourtrooms today are more efficient than they were in colonial times.radio_button_uncheckedthe jury system in America has changed since colonial times.

Which sentence from Passage 1 provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

Consider the following argument:Premise 1: Sydney has a higher population than Brisbane.Premise 2: Brisbane has a higher population than New York City.Conclusion: Therefore, Sydney has a higher population than New York City.In relation to the above argument, which one of the following claims is correct:Group of answer choicesBoth premises are true, and the conclusion follows from the premises.Both the premises are true, but the conclusion does not follow from the premises.The argument contains at least one false premise, and even if both premises were true, the conclusion would not follow from the premises.The argument contains at least one false premise, but the conclusion would follow from the premises if both the premises were true.

1/1

Upgrade your grade with Knowee

Get personalized homework help. Review tough concepts in more detail, or go deeper into your topic by exploring other relevant questions.