What is the warrant in the above argument?
A) Nadine has six children
B) She is probably Catholic or Mormon
C) A large family is not a reliable sign of one's religion
D) In general, Catholics and Mormons tend to have large families

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The warrant in an argument is the underlying assumption that connects the evidence to the claim. In this case, the assumption that "In general, Catholics and Mormons tend to have large families" is what links the evidence (Nadine having six children) to the claim (She is probably Catholic or Mormon).

What Is the Warrant in the Above Argument