Logical Reasoning

Question 1

Deductive Argument

Answer 1

From general to particular

Question 2

Deductive argument subdivisions?

Answer 2

1. Valid argument
2. Invalid argument

Question 3

Valid argument?

Answer 3

Not possible to have false conclusion if all premises are true

Question 4

Invalid argument?

Answer 4

Possible to have false conclusion even if all premises are true

Question 5

Syllogism

Answer 5

Argument consisting of exactly two premises and one conclusion

Question 6

Syllogism subdivisions?

Answer 6

1. Categorical
2. Hypothetical
3. Disjunctive

Question 7

Categorical syllogism?

Answer 7

Begins with All, No, or Some

Question 8

Hypothetical syllogism?

Answer 8

Conditional statements If, Then

Question 9

Disjunctive syllogism?

Answer 9

Either, Or statements

Question 10

Inductive argument subdivisions?

Answer 10

1. Strong argument
2. Weak argument

Question 11

Strong argument

Answer 11

An argument that succeeds in providing probable but not conclusive, logical support for its conclusion

Question 12

Weak argument

Answer 12

An argument that fails to provide probable support for its conclusion

Question 13

Forms of Inductive Arguments

Answer 13

1. Prediction
2. Argument from Analogy
3. Generalization
4. Argument from Authority
5. Argument based on Signs
6. Casual Inference