Test 2 Answers Ryerson University SSH 105

Questions 1-4 These questions were worth two points each: ● True or False: In standard form, the conclusion of an argument is always placed at the bottom, underneath the premises. [2 points] ● True or False: The statement “I pass all forty courses” is the antecedent of this sentence: “I will graduate from my program only if I pass all forty courses.” [2 points] ● True or False: The argument pattern called “Argument by Elimination” includes one premise that is a disjunction. [2 points] ● True or False: This argument is cogent: “Most A’s are Bs; x is not an A; Therefore, probably, x is not a B.” The correct answers were: ● True ● False ● True ● False Questions 5 and 6 True or false: A valid argument must have all true premises. [2 points] Explain your answer [2 points] This statement is false. Here is your response for this question: False. For an argument to be valid, the relationship between the premises and the conclusion only needs to be logical. This means that if you were to assume that all the premises are true, you must evaluate if that would guarantee the conclusion. If it does, it is valid. If it doesn't, it's invalid. Whether the premises are actually true or not is not a matter of validity but a matter of deductive strength. You scored 4 out of 4. Questions 7 and 8 True or false: If an inductive argument is cogent, then all the premises must actually be reasonable to believe. [2 points] Explain your answer [2 points] This statement is false.