Module 1 SPCT 1

Question 1

[blank_start]Logic[blank_end] 1.  The study of the methods and principles used to distinguish good from
bad reasoning.

Accepted Answer

Logic

Question 2

[blank_start]Premise[blank_end] 2.  The statement in the argument that provides support, evidence, reasons
for the conclusion.

Accepted Answer

Premise

Question 3

[blank_start]Conclusion[blank_end] 3. The statement in the argument that is affirmed on the basis of the
premise.

Accepted Answer

Conclusion

Question 4

[blank_start]Sound argument[blank_end] 4. The term used for valid arguments with factually true premises.

Accepted Answer

Sound argument

Question 5

[blank_start]Validity[blank_end] 5. The primary concern of logic irrespective of whether or not the premises of
the argument are true or false.

Accepted Answer

Validity

Question 6

In formal logic, the form rather than the material content of the statement
determines validity

Answer

true

Question 7

The argument is (necessarily) invalid if one of its premises is false.

Answer

true

Question 8

An argument may be valid even if all of its premises are false.

Answer

true

Question 9

A valid argument cannot have a factually false conclusion.

Answer

true

Question 10

An invalid argument cannot have a factually true conclusion.

Answer

true

Question 11

If the conclusion follows from the premises, the argument is valid.

Answer

true

Question 12

The term “non-sequitor” means it does not follow.

Answer

true

Question 13

The ultimate aim of logic is the attainment of validity and truth.

Answer

true

Question 14

All valid arguments must have factually true premises and conclusions.

Answer

true

Question 15

No argument with factually true conclusion can ever be invalid.

Answer

true

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