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In a deductive argument, if you are going to challenge the conclusion, what part of the argument must you directly challenge?
In a deductive argument, if you are going to challenge the conclusion, what part of the argument must you directly challenge?
- The analogical reasoning
- The statistical analysis
- The premises (correct)
- The conclusion itself
Which type of reasoning involves premises that make the conclusion likely but not certain?
Which type of reasoning involves premises that make the conclusion likely but not certain?
- Scientific reasoning
- Analogical reasoning
- Statistical reasoning (correct)
- Deductive reasoning
What is a common fallacy where someone unfairly narrows your choices incorrectly?
What is a common fallacy where someone unfairly narrows your choices incorrectly?
- Appeal to ignorance
- Begging the question
- False dilemma (correct)
- Circular reasoning
What is the flaw in circular reasoning?
What is the flaw in circular reasoning?
Which type of argument involves drawing conclusions about B based on similarities with A?
Which type of argument involves drawing conclusions about B based on similarities with A?
If a premise hasn't been disproven, what fallacy does it avoid falling into?
If a premise hasn't been disproven, what fallacy does it avoid falling into?
What are the two basic components of an argument in philosophy?
What are the two basic components of an argument in philosophy?
Which type of argument guarantees that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true?
Which type of argument guarantees that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true?
What is the form of a deductive argument that follows the pattern 'If P, then Q; P; Therefore, Q'?
What is the form of a deductive argument that follows the pattern 'If P, then Q; P; Therefore, Q'?
In a deductive argument, what is the role of the premises?
In a deductive argument, what is the role of the premises?
What is the role of the conclusion in an argument?
What is the role of the conclusion in an argument?
Which type of argument is common in philosophy, logic, mathematics, and law due to its guaranteed truth when premises are true?
Which type of argument is common in philosophy, logic, mathematics, and law due to its guaranteed truth when premises are true?
