Arguments

An argument is made up of one sentence or statement:

• True

• False

Arguments can be deductive or inductive:

• True

• False

Deductive arguments are made up of 2 premises and 1 conclusion:

• True

• False

Deductive arguments are cogent or uncogent:

• True

• False

An argument is valid only if the conclusion follows logically from the premises:

• True

• False

Deductive or inductive?

"The sun has risen every morning in the history of the universe, so the sun is going to rise tomorrow".

• Inductive

• Deductive

Deductive or inductive?

"All humans are mortal. I am human. Therefore, I am mortal".

• Inductive

• Deductive

Arguments can be:

• True or false

• Valid or invalid

Syllogisms were introduced by Aristotle:

• True

• False

Syllogisms are:

• Deductive arguments

• Inductive arguments