Deductive Reasoning

Question 1

Deductive Reasoning

Answer 1

IF the premises are accepted, then the conclusion is logically guaranteed.

Question 2

Valid Deductive forms

Answer 2

1. Affirming the Antecedent
2. Denying the Consequent
3. Chain Argument
4. Disjunctive Syllogism

Question 3

Invalid Deductive forms

Answer 3

1. Denying the Antecedent

2. Affirming the Consequent

Question 4

Affirming the Antecedent

Answer 4

If p then q
p
therefore, q

Question 5

Denying the Consequent

Answer 5

If p then q
not q
therefore, not p

Question 6

Chain Argument

Answer 6

if p then q
if q then r
therefore, if p, then r

Question 7

Disjunctive Syllogism

Answer 7

Either p or q
not p
therefore, q