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Quiz 2

Mid Term

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Arguments that are relatively strong or weak are called...Inductive arguments
If a valid argument has a false conclusion, then not all of its premises can be trueTrue
If you try to demonstrate or prove a conclusion, you are using...Deductive reasoning
When you try to support a conclusion, you are using..Inductive
In the argument "a" because "b", the "a" represents what?A conclusion
In the argument "a" because "b", the "b" represents what?Premises
I have never met a golden retriever with a nasty disposition. I bet there aren't anyInductive Support
Obama will make a fine president. After all, he made a fine senator.Inductive Support
It's wrong to hurt someone's feelings, and that is exactly what you are doing when you speak to me like thatDeductive Demonstrations
All mammals are warm-blooded creatures, and all whales are mammals. Therefore, all whales are warm-blooded creaturesDeductive Demonstrations
All mammals are warm-blooded creatures, and all whales are mammals. Therefore, all whales are warm-blooded creatures. This argument it said to be...Valid
All mammals are warm-blooded creatures, and all whales are mammals, Therefore, all whales are warm-blooded creatures. Its also "sound"True
"The fan needs oil. After all, its squeaking" What implied premises is needed to make this a valid, deductive arguememt?All squeaking fans need oil
"There are puddles everywhere; it must have recently rained." What implied premises is needed to make tthis a stronger inductive argument?Puddles being everywhere
An argument is "sound" if it is valid and its premises are trueAlways true
An Inductive argument is..The premise of an Inductive Argument DON'T PROVE their conclusions. They only SUPPORT the conclusion.
A Deductive argument is..If the premise is true, the conclusion MUST ALSO be true.



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