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Beginning Logic Terms
Uses basic terms of introduction to logic.
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| Conditional | If P, then Q |
| Inverse | If Q, then P |
| Converse | If ~P, then ~Q |
| Contrapositive | If ~Q, then ~P |
| Hypothesis/Premis | Follows the "If" |
| Conclusion | Follows the "then" |
| Negation | "not" ~ |
| Law of Detachment/Modus Ponens | P -> Q, P, therefore Q |
| Modus Tollens | P -> Q, ~Q, therefore ~P |
| Law of Syllogism | P -> Q, Q -> R, therefore P -> R |
| Law of Contrapositive | P -> Q, therefore ~Q -> ~P |
| Inductive Reasoning | Reasoning based on patterns |
| Deductive Reasoning | Reasoning based on accepted rules |
| Counterexample | A statement that proves something FALSE |
| Conjecture | An educated guess based on previous knowledge |
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