Logical Fallacies and Argument Forms

Logical Fallacies and Argument Forms

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial discusses a common logical fallacy using a poker example. It explains that winning money at poker does not necessarily mean one is skilled, as luck could be a factor. The logical structure of the argument is analyzed, showing that the conclusion is invalid due to reliance on the converse, which is not logically equivalent to the original statement.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial example used to illustrate the concept?

Betting on horse races

Winning a lottery

Playing poker and winning money

Playing chess and winning

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common fallacy discussed in the video?

Assuming luck from experience

Assuming skill from practice

Assuming luck from skill

Assuming skill from luck

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'P implies Q' represent in the argument?

If I win money, then I am skilled

If I am skilled, then I will win money

If I am lucky, then I am skilled

If I practice, then I will win

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What logical form is incorrectly used in the argument?

Inverse

Modus tollens

Modus ponens

Converse

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the argument considered invalid?

Because it uses modus tollens

Because it uses the converse

Because it uses modus ponens

Because it uses the inverse