HG_2.3.2 Video Lesson - Examples

What should you do to keep track of your statements when writing arguments symbolically?

• Write them in a different language

• Use numbers instead of letters

• Underline or highlight your hypothesis and conclusion

• Ignore the statements

In Example 2, what logical law is used to conclude that you will be prepared for the unit test?

• Law of Syllogism

• Law of Contrapositive

• Law of Exclusion

• Law of Detachment

What is the conclusion in Example 3 when using the law of syllogism?

• If I eat well, then I will be healthy

• If I am healthy, then I can prevent disease

• If I eat well, then I can prevent disease

• If I eat well, then I will not be healthy

In Example 4, which law is applied first to reach a conclusion?

• Law of Syllogism

• Law of Exclusion

• Law of Detachment

• Law of Contrapositive

What is the conclusion for Example 5?

• No valid conclusion available

• I did not go on vacation

• I went to Jamaica

• I will need to save money