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What is the foundation of a logical argument?
What are the propositions used to build the argument called?
Which type of logic is typically used in daily reasoning?
What is the conclusion drawn from the premise 'Nikki saw a black cat on her way to work'?
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Which type of logic involves reasoning and arguments made in personal exchanges with others?
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What is the name of the statement that is either accurate (true) or not accurate (false)?
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What is the focus of informal logic?
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Which discipline uses deductive reasoning and requires the premises to be true?
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What is the main characteristic of formal logic?
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What type of logic assigns symbols to verbal reasoning for the purpose of checking the veracity of statements through a mathematical process?
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In which form of logic are the premises and conclusions typically expressed using symbols?
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What distinguishes natural language from formal languages in the context of informal logic?
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Which type of logic focuses on reasoning and argument found in personal exchange, advertising, and political debate?
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What distinguishes formal logic from informal logic?
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Which type of logic involves the use of a formal system (logical calculus) to derive a conclusion from premises?
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What is the main goal of symbolic logic?
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