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Argument 39-The following appeared in a memorandum from the president of Humana College.

"Last year the number of students who enrolled in long-distance degree programs at Omni University increased by 50%. During the same year, Omni showed a significant decrease from prior years in expenditures for dormitory and classroom space, most likely because instruction in the long-distance programs takes place via interactive video computer connections. In contrast, over the past three years, enrollment at Humana College has diminished and costs of maintaining buildings have risen. Thus, to increase enrollment and solve the problem of budget deficits at Humana College, we should initiate and actively promote long-distance degree programs like those at Omni." 1.50%是概数，不能有效的证明参加远程教育的人增加很多，有可能原来基数就很少，即便是50%，也是很小的人数。 2.无因果，远程教育人数的增加和费用开支的减少有可能只是同时发生，不存在因果关系。有可能费用降低的原因是因为学校加强了管理，或者是物价材料费用下跌等等。 3.H和O两地的经济状况，教育质量存在差异，所以O采取同样的措施不一定能保证报名人数的增加和费用开支的减少。 4.有可能存在其他更好的办法，如引进高技术人才，加强学校教学设备等条件来吸引学生。