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Logic Chapter One

Question 1 of 24

1

If A, then B
If B, then C
So if A, then C

Select one of the following:

  • Modus Ponens

  • Modus Tollens

  • Hypothetical Syllogism

  • Constructive Dilemma

Explanation

Question 2 of 24

1

If A, then B
A
So, B

Select one of the following:

  • Modus Tollens

  • Modus Ponens

  • Disjunction

  • Conditional Statement

Explanation

Question 3 of 24

1

Either A or B
Not A
So B

Select one of the following:

  • Disjunctive Syllogism

  • Hypothetical Syllogism

  • Constructive Dilemma

  • Antecedent

Explanation

Question 4 of 24

1

Either A or B
If A then C
If B then D
So either C or D

Select one of the following:

  • Modus Ponens

  • Hypothetical Syllogism

  • Constructive Dilemma

  • Negation

Explanation

Question 5 of 24

1

Either A or B
Not B
So A

Select one of the following:

  • Constructive Dilemma

  • Modus Tollens

  • Modus Ponens

  • Disjunctive Syllogism

Explanation

Question 6 of 24

1

If A, then B
Not B
So, Not A

Select one of the following:

  • Modus Ponens

  • Modus Tollens

  • Hypothetical Syllogism

  • Constructive Dilemma

Explanation

Question 7 of 24

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

The denial of a statement is a .

Explanation

Question 8 of 24

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

An is an if-then statement.

Explanation

Question 9 of 24

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

A consequent is a statement.

Explanation

Question 10 of 24

1

The "inclusive OR" is...

Select one or more of the following:

  • A

  • B

  • or both

Explanation

Question 11 of 24

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The "exclusive OR" is...

Select one or more of the following:

  • A

  • B

  • or both

Explanation

Question 12 of 24

1

A disjunction is...

Select one of the following:

  • "Either A or B"

  • "A or B or both"

  • "Only A or only B"

Explanation

Question 13 of 24

1

Disjuncts are...

Select one of the following:

  • Variables in a disjunction

  • Variables in a statement

Explanation

Question 14 of 24

1

Formally valid arguments are valid because ONLY because of the form, not the contents within the argument.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 15 of 24

1

Valid Argument Form: every substation instance is a valid argument

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 16 of 24

1

An argument form is

Select one of the following:

  • Famous

  • A pattern of reasoning

  • The set of variables in an argument

Explanation

Question 17 of 24

1

An unsound argument can have 2 true premises

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 18 of 24

1

In a sound argument, all the premises are true

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 19 of 24

1

An invalid argument is made when:

Select one of the following:

  • The conclusion is true while the premises are false.

  • The conclusion is false while the premises are true.

Explanation

Question 20 of 24

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Fill the blank space to complete the text.

If the premises are true then the conclusion is true. This is a argument.

Explanation

Question 21 of 24

1

Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

The premises make the conclusion plausible. This is ( Inductive, Deductive ) Reasoning.

Explanation

Question 22 of 24

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Select from the dropdown list to complete the text.

The premises guarantee the conclusion. This is ( Deductive, Inductive ) reasoning.

Explanation

Question 23 of 24

1

A statement is:

Select one of the following:

  • A declarative statement that is either true or false.

  • A declarative statement without truth value.

  • Something that must have truth value.

Explanation

Question 24 of 24

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An argument is made up of:

Select one or more of the following:

  • Statements that support the conclusion.

  • Statements.

  • 2 false premises and a true conclusion.

Explanation

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