12 Questions
What is a proposition?
A statement that can be asserted as true or false
Which of the following statements is NOT considered a proposition?
Arguments in standard form consist entirely of propositions.
What is the strongest type of support for the truth of a conclusion in a valid argument?
The truth of the premises
What is the relationship between validity and the truth of specific statements in an argument?
Validity concerns the connection between premises and conclusions only
What distinguishes a sound argument from a valid argument?
Sound arguments have all true premises and valid arguments don't need that
Which combination of premises and conclusion is eliminated by the definition of validity in an argument?
The premises are true and the conclusion is false
Which type of argument is intended by the arguer to provide a guarantee of the truth of the conclusion?
Deductive argument
What is the main difference between deductive and non-deductive arguments?
Strength of support for conclusion
Which subtype do inductive arguments NOT divide into according to the text?
Deductive syllogisms
In deductive arguments, what is a proposition?
A sentence with a truth value of True or False
What is the primary purpose of a deductively valid argument?
To guarantee the truth of the conclusion if premises are true
Which is NOT one of the two truth values that a proposition may have?
Unproven
Explore the different types of arguments including deductive and non-deductive families such as inductive, abductive, conductive, and more. Learn about valid arguments, sound arguments, statistical generalizations, and statistical syllogisms.
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