The limits of analogy

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   An analogy's conclusion is

   Choices

   1. always certain
   2. always false
   3. probable at best

   Correct choice

   probable at best

2. Question

   The strongest reply to an analogy is to point out

   Choices

   1. a relevant difference
   2. its length
   3. its age

   Correct choice

   a relevant difference

3. Question

   Analogy is most useful for

   Choices

   1. proving conclusively
   2. explaining and suggesting
   3. counting cases

   Correct choice

   explaining and suggesting

Explanation