Question 1

Inductive arguments are properly characterised as

Accepted Answer

A) valid-invalid 
B) strong-weak 
C) definite-indefinite 
D) certain-uncertain. 
A) valid-invalid 
B) strong-weak 
C) definite-indefinite 
D) certain-uncertain.

Question 2

In induction, reasoning proceeds to a conclusion that is ---------- to the scope of its premises.

Accepted Answer

A) confined 
B) not confined 
C) narrow 
D) restricted. 
A) confined 
B) not confined 
C) narrow 
D) restricted.

Question 3

Both premises and conclusion of an argument are _______.

Accepted Answer

A) Commands 
B) Propositions 
C) Exclamations 
D) Questions. 
A) Commands 
B) Propositions 
C) Exclamations 
D) Questions.

Question 4

Discovering a new ------- is permissible in inductive reasoning.

Accepted Answer

A) cause 
B) effect 
C) assumption 
D) evidence. 
A) cause 
B) effect 
C) assumption 
D) evidence.

Question 5

A single ------ is enough to prove the inductive conclusion false.

Accepted Answer

A) intuition 
B) Assumption 
C) counter-example 
D) concept. 
A) intuition 
B) Assumption 
C) counter-example 
D) concept.

Inductive arguments are properly characterised as

In induction, reasoning proceeds to a conclusion that is ---------- to the scope of its premises.

Both premises and conclusion of an argument are _______.

Discovering a new ------- is permissible in inductive reasoning.

A single ------ is enough to prove the inductive conclusion false.

Logic and Terms in Propositions

Fundamentals of Propositions and Arguments in Logic

Laws and Classifications of Propositions in Logic

Fundamentals of Logical Propositions and Syllogisms

Logic and Induction

Propositions and Logical Relations

Logical Soundness and Support for the Conclusion

Propositions and Inferences

Propositional Relations and Syllogistic Inference in Logic

Categorical Syllogisms and Fallacies

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Exam 8: Deductive and Inductive Reasoning and Logic

Inductive arguments are properly characterised as

In induction, reasoning proceeds to a conclusion that is ---------- to the scope of its premises.

Both premises and conclusion of an argument are _______.

Discovering a new ------- is permissible in inductive reasoning.

A single ------ is enough to prove the inductive conclusion false.

Logic and Terms in Propositions

Fundamentals of Propositions and Arguments in Logic

Laws and Classifications of Propositions in Logic

Fundamentals of Logical Propositions and Syllogisms

Logic and Induction

Propositions and Logical Relations

Logical Soundness and Support for the Conclusion

Propositions and Inferences

Propositional Relations and Syllogistic Inference in Logic

Categorical Syllogisms and Fallacies

Filters