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Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own words. -
Answer: Deductive arguments are structured in a way that if the
premises that are stated in the argument is true , then the conclusion
will be true
,IF the premises are true and IF the reasoning is such that there is only
one possible conclusion THEN the argumentis deductive
Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that
"rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles,
procedures, and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments -
Answer: The rules, operating conditions, core beliefs , values , policies ,
principles, procedures and terminology all make it so there is no room
for uncertainty because with these in a deductive argument, they will
control the outcome. Meaning it is not possible for the deductive
argument to fail the test of logical strength.
These premises will control the outcome of the argument
In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition? - Answer: Valid means a deductive argument is in proper
form. "Valid" applies only to the structure of the deductive argument.
This means that the premises, if true, entail the conclusion. It is
impossible that all the premises are true and the conclusion is false
, Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example:
If_________________ then _______________
It is not the case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ______ - Answer: The complete
statement; "If you pass the test, then you'll get an A for the course. It is
not the case that you got an A for this course. Therefore it is not the
case that you passed the test." This is further explained below.
Use the following template to create a valid Affirming the Antecedent
argument example:
If_______________ then____________
________________________________
Therefore _____________________ - Answer: If the card does not
have money on it (A), then the card will decline(B)
the card does not have money on it(A). Therefore, the card declined(B)
Jack says: "I can enroll full time this semester, or I can buy a car. I think
going to school full time is the better option for me, so I'll have to put of
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Based on what you have read in the text, the lecture, and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding of deductive arguments,
explain the structure of a deductive argument in your own words. -
Answer: Deductive arguments are structured in a way that if the
premises that are stated in the argument is true , then the conclusion
will be true
,IF the premises are true and IF the reasoning is such that there is only
one possible conclusion THEN the argumentis deductive
Go to the box "Deductive Reasoning" (in the beginning of Chapter 8).
Read the last paragraph there. Based on that reading and any other
sources you find helpful to your understanding, describe the part that
"rules, operating conditions, core beliefs, values, policies, principles,
procedures, and terminology" (p. 159) play in deductive arguments -
Answer: The rules, operating conditions, core beliefs , values , policies ,
principles, procedures and terminology all make it so there is no room
for uncertainty because with these in a deductive argument, they will
control the outcome. Meaning it is not possible for the deductive
argument to fail the test of logical strength.
These premises will control the outcome of the argument
In the introduction to Chapter 8, the text sets forth a specific definition
of the term "valid" as it applies to deductive arguments. What is that
definition? - Answer: Valid means a deductive argument is in proper
form. "Valid" applies only to the structure of the deductive argument.
This means that the premises, if true, entail the conclusion. It is
impossible that all the premises are true and the conclusion is false
, Use the following template to create a valid Denying the Consequent
argument example:
If_________________ then _______________
It is not the case that ______________________
Therefore, it is not the case that ______ - Answer: The complete
statement; "If you pass the test, then you'll get an A for the course. It is
not the case that you got an A for this course. Therefore it is not the
case that you passed the test." This is further explained below.
Use the following template to create a valid Affirming the Antecedent
argument example:
If_______________ then____________
________________________________
Therefore _____________________ - Answer: If the card does not
have money on it (A), then the card will decline(B)
the card does not have money on it(A). Therefore, the card declined(B)
Jack says: "I can enroll full time this semester, or I can buy a car. I think
going to school full time is the better option for me, so I'll have to put of
