Proof-+Buck

For each set of evidence, provide a claim and reasoning.


 * **Evidence** || **Claim** || **Reasoning** ||
 * Price for a gallon of gasoline has risen from $1.35 in 2002 to $3.29 in January 2013. || Soon it will cost over $200 to fill up my car's gas tank. || Cause-effect: I assume that the price of gas will continue to rise, thus because my car has a large gas tank, it will cost more to fill it up. ||
 * The net price of going to college has risen 4.1% from last year. || Future students will have greater loan burdens (debt) after graduating from college. || Cause-effect: I assume that because the price of college is rising, that students will have to take out more loans, thus leading to more debt and money to pay back. ||
 * Earth is showing many signs of the global climate change. || People need to conserve resources, like water, electricity and fossil fuels to protect our planet. || I assume the best way to preserve the earth for future generations is for people to take action. ||
 * The president supports healthcare for all U.S. citizens. || The US should allocate more funding to support national healthcare. || Authority: I assume the president is aware and well-prepared to make decisions regarding our nation. ||
 * G reen energy is a growing field. || More money should be put to developing green energy and its uses. || I assume that green energy is useful and worthwhile to spend money on. ||
 * San Diego on average has moderate weather all year round. || The Mediterranean also has a moderate and enjoyable climate. || Analogy: I assume the Mediterranean area is like San Diego in areas of weather and climate, because both areas are on approximately the same line of latitude. ||
 * The Toyota Camry is projected to be the best selling car in 2013. || The Toyota Camry is a popular choice among average American consumers. || Statistical: I assume that the study used to make the prediction used accurate methods of data collection and extrapolation. ||
 * The cost of organic produce has dropped in the last few years. || The quality of organic produce, particularly apples, has declined and thus people buy other fruits and vegetables. || Generalization: I assume all organic produce is like the mealy and disgusting apples my family buys. ||
 * Using my refillable water bottle saves me money and helps the environment. || Cases of water bottles are a waste of money. || Generalization: I assume all water-bottle consumers are like me in their usage patterns and that all people will desire to save money and help the environment by using a refillable water bottle. ||
 * In 2012, California had a 76.3 graduation rate. || Students attending California high schools are well prepared to graduate and move on in life. || Statistical: I assume that the methods used in the survey to generate this rate are accurate and reliable. ||