Exam 10: Decentralization and Performance Evaluation

Use the short truth-table method to determine whether the following is valid or invalid: M → (N → O) (~N v O) → ~P P/∴ ~M

Use the short truth-table method to determine whether the following is valid or invalid: P → Q ~Q v R ~(R & ~S) ~P/∴ ~S

For the following argument, assign truth values to the letters to show the argument's invalidity (there is only one such assignment). ~P → ~A ~W → (P & A)/∴ W

Determine whether the following symbolized argument is valid or invalid. If invalid, provide a counterexample; if valid, construct a deduction. P v (Q & K) (P v Q) → [(L → ~X) & (~X → L)] (L → ~X) → (X & ~Y) (Y → Z) & (Z → M) (Q → K) → Z/∴ Z

Using the letters provided below, symbolize this claim: "If we plant both annuals and perennials, then we can plant from both seed and cuttings." P = We plant perennials. A = We plant annuals. S = We plant from seed. C = We plant from cuttings.

For the following argument, assign truth values to the letters to show the argument's invalidity (there is only one such assignment). (Q & P) → R S → ~R/∴ S → ~Q

Use the short truth-table method to determine whether the following is valid or invalid: ~E v ~D ~(A → C) ~(~B v ~E) ~(A & B) v (C → __________D)/∴ ~A

Determine whether the following is valid or invalid: If the current economic policies were to put an end to the recession, then the administration would deserve a round of applause. But there can be no end to the recession without the creation of a large number of decent-paying jobs. It follows, then, that the only way the administration is going to get a round of applause is if a large number of decent-paying jobs get created.