1. [10 marks] Complete the prose (structured argument) Inference to the Best Exp
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1. [10 marks] Complete the prose (structured argument) Inference to the Best Explanation started below. That is: Provide some background information, and at least THREE viable hypotheses, based on your knowledge of your fellow students. You can choose whether to set the problem in New Zealand or another country that you are very familiar with (state which country, if not NZ). Support and undermine each hypothesis. Evaluate the hypotheses and draw your conclusion.
Most long-term High School relationships break up within three months of the couple starting university, even if they enrol in the same major at the same university. Why do so many relationships perish at the start of University?
You might find it helpful to write out the standard form first, before converting it into a structured argument, to make sure you've got all the right types of premises in the right places. (the answer should be about 4-500 words)
2. [3 marks] Explain which of the hypothesis standards each of the following hypotheses fail to meet [as hypotheses for Question 1] and why.
(each answer about 50 words)
(a) Teenage girls tend to be much more emotionally mature than boys of the same age.
(b) Boys and girls still tend to take different subjects.
(c) The government puts some chemical in the beer at Shadows.
3. [2 marks] Suggest one piece of evidence that would make you change your Question 1 conclusion to another of your hypotheses, and one piece of reasonable evidence that would make you reject all your hypotheses. In each case, briefly explain why. (each answer about 50 words)
Explanation / Answer
Hypothesis- Most long-term high school relationships break up within three months of the couple starting university, even if they enroll in the same major at the same university. (Why do so many relationships perish at the start of University?)
Most relationships are based on the premise that it will last forever. However this illusion does not hold when a couple goes through several changes. University can be a big change and not everyone responds to change in the same way. Some are easy going, while others may find it overwhelming. These extreme feelings may sometimes result in frustration and lead to a break-up.
While in high school, couples have a limited view of the world. They may for the first time be exposed to a more intellectual or mature crowd that makes them doubt their own choices. Observing people with varied understanding of life may challenge the premise of the true meaning of love. Behaviors such as lying and cheating may surface leading to a break-up.
Girls tend to be more mature than boys and may feel the need to explore options that match their maturity and wave length. They may perceive the same guy as shabby and immature when they find better understanding with guys older than themselves.
Some couples may just choose to focus more on their studies and career and not want anything to hamper their progress.
Familiarity breeds contempt. Sometimes taking the same subjects and classes may interfere with the personal space of couples and have them break-up. Sometimes being together ‘all the time’ can lead to suffocation and care can be perceived as constant interference.
Finally, most couples in their teen years are immature and have little experience of the world or the meaning of love. Some couples ‘think’ that they are in love until they meet someone else.
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