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Argument Analysis

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a valid deductive argument?

All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is immortal.

All humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

Some humans are mortal. Socrates is a human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

All humans are mortal. Socrates is a philosopher. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best describes an invalid deductive argument?

The conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.

The conclusion does not necessarily follow from the premises.

The premises are true, and the conclusion is true.

The premises are false, and the conclusion is false.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the strong inductive argument from the following:

Every swan I have seen is white. Therefore, all swans are white.

I saw a black swan once. Therefore, all swans are black.

Most swans I have seen are white. Therefore, most swans are white.

Some swans are white. Therefore, all swans are white.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a weak inductive argument?

The sun has risen every day in recorded history. Therefore, the sun will rise tomorrow.

I have seen ten swans, and they were all white. Therefore, the next swan I see will be white.

Most of the swans I have seen are white. Therefore, the next swan I see will likely be white.

I have seen one white swan. Therefore, all swans are white.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of a valid deductive argument?

The premises are true, and the conclusion is false.

The premises are false, and the conclusion is true.

If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.

The premises are true, and the conclusion is true.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of an invalid deductive argument?

All dogs are mammals. All cats are mammals. Therefore, all dogs are cats.

All dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal.

All dogs are mammals. Fido is a mammal. Therefore, Fido is a dog.

Some dogs are mammals. Fido is a dog. Therefore, Fido is a mammal.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes a strong inductive argument?

The premises provide some support for the conclusion.

The premises provide no support for the conclusion.

The premises provide strong support for the conclusion.

The premises are true, and the conclusion is false.

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