Question 1

Identify the argument form for each of the following symbolized arguments
-$ \begin{array}{l}(\mathrm{A} \cdot \mathrm{B}) \supset \mathrm{C} \ \sim \underline{\mathrm{A} \vee \sim \mathrm{B}} \ \therefore \mathrm{C}\end{array} $

Accepted Answer

A)  modus ponens 
B)  modus tollens 
C)  denying the antecedent 
D)  affirming the consequent 
A)  modus ponens 
B)  modus tollens 
C)  denying the antecedent 
D)  affirming the consequent

Question 2

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-You can enter the chess tournament if you are ranked.

Accepted Answer

A)  R $\lor$ C 
B)  C $\lor$ R 
C)  C $\sqsupset$ R 
D)  R $\sqsupset$ C 
A)  R $\lor$ C 
B)  C $\lor$ R 
C)  C $\sqsupset$ R 
D)  R $\sqsupset$ C

Question 3

Translate each of the following arguments into symbolic form. Then, determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by using the Truth Table Method.
-If you are not married and have an infant, then you are sleep deprived. Therefore, you must get plenty of sleep since you are neither unmarried nor have an infant.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Translate each of the following arguments into...

Question 4

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-You can enter the chess tournament only if you are ranked.

Accepted Answer

A)  R $\lor$ C 
B)  C $\lor$ R 
C)  C $\sqsupset$ R 
D)  R $\sqsupset$ C 
A)  R $\lor$ C 
B)  C $\lor$ R 
C)  C $\sqsupset$ R 
D)  R $\sqsupset$ C

Question 5

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-This spring, Michael will go to Europe or travel through China, and he will keep a daily journal.

Accepted Answer

A)  E $\lor$ C • J 
B)  (E $\lor$ 
C)  • J 
C)  E $\lor$ (C • J) 
D)  (E • 
C)  $\lor$ J 
A)  E $\lor$ C • J 
B)  (E $\lor$ 
C)  • J 
C)  E $\lor$ (C • J) 
D)  (E • 
C)  $\lor$ J

Question 6

Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by using the Truth Table Method.
-$ \begin{array}{l}A \cdot B \ \sim \underline{B} \ \therefore \sim A\end{array} $

Accepted Answer

None

Question 7

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-If superstring theory is proven correct, we will be forced to accept that the reality we have known is but a delicate chiffon draped over a thick and richly textured cosmic fabric. -Brian Greene, The Fabric of the Cosmos

Accepted Answer

This passage from Brian Greene's The Fab

Question 8

Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by using the Shortcut Method
-P $\sqsupset$ S
J $\sqsupset$ S
$\therefore$ P $\sqsupset$ J

Accepted Answer

The answer of Determine whether the argument is valid or...

Question 9

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-Psychologists at the University of Manitoba performed an experiment in which high school students who exercised before school did better in their early morning math class. The exercise was most likely the cause of the improvement in math, given that of the three groups of students in the study, only the students who exercised before math class showed improvement.

Accepted Answer

This passage contains an argument. The i

Question 10

Translate each of the following arguments into symbolic form. Then, determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by identifying the argument form.
-Susan is not going swimming. This is because if Susan goes swimming, then the tide must be going out, and the tide is not going out.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&

affirmin

Question 11

Translate each of the following arguments into symbolic form. Then, determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by identifying the argument form.
-Your health insurance isn't good. Given that you won't receive good health care unless you have good health care insurance, that means that you will not get good health care.

Accepted Answer

@#LAT-DLM&

modus po

Question 12

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages.
-Either wealth is an evil or wealth is a good; but wealth is not an evil; therefore wealth is a good. - Sextus Empiricus, Against the Logicians

Accepted Answer

This passage from Against the Logicians

Question 13

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-Small scale agriculture will be profitable and growers will get subsidies, only if demand for local food does not decrease.

Accepted Answer

A)  ~ [D $\sqsupset$ (P • S)] 
B)  (P • S) $\sqsupset$ ~ D 
C)  ~ D $\sqsupset$ (P • S) 
D)  P • (S $\sqsupset$ ~ 
D)  
A)  ~ [D $\sqsupset$ (P • S)] 
B)  (P • S) $\sqsupset$ ~ D 
C)  ~ D $\sqsupset$ (P • S) 
D)  P • (S $\sqsupset$ ~ 
D)

Question 14

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-Neither a sculpture nor a painting will be exhibited in the new gallery.

Accepted Answer

A)  S • P 
B)  ~ (S • P) 
C)  ~ S $\lor$ ~ P 
D)  ~ (S $\lor$ P) 
A)  S • P 
B)  ~ (S • P) 
C)  ~ S $\lor$ ~ P 
D)  ~ (S $\lor$ P)

Question 15

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims.
-It is not the case that Ese speaks Urdu and French.

Accepted Answer

A)  ~ U • ~ F 
B)  ~ (U • F) 
C)  ~ (U $\lor$ F) 
D)  ~ U • F 
A)  ~ U • ~ F 
B)  ~ (U • F) 
C)  ~ (U $\lor$ F) 
D)  ~ U • F

Identify the argument form for each of the following symbolized arguments - (\cdot)\supset \sim \therefore

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -You can enter the chess tournament if you are ranked.

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -You can enter the chess tournament only if you are ranked.

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -This spring, Michael will go to Europe or travel through China, and he will keep a daily journal.

Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by using the Truth Table Method. - A\cdotB \sim \therefore\simA

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -If superstring theory is proven correct, we will be forced to accept that the reality we have known is but a delicate chiffon draped over a thick and richly textured cosmic fabric. -Brian Greene, The Fabric of the Cosmos

Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by using the Shortcut Method -P $\sqsupset$ S J $\sqsupset$ S $\therefore$ P $\sqsupset$ J

Translate each of the following arguments into symbolic form. Then, determine whether the argument is valid or invalid by identifying the argument form. -Susan is not going swimming. This is because if Susan goes swimming, then the tide must be going out, and the tide is not going out.

Write a Complete Analysis plus Evaluation for each of the following passages. -Either wealth is an evil or wealth is a good; but wealth is not an evil; therefore wealth is a good. - Sextus Empiricus, Against the Logicians

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -Small scale agriculture will be profitable and growers will get subsidies, only if demand for local food does not decrease.

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -Neither a sculpture nor a painting will be exhibited in the new gallery.

Choose the correct translation for each of the following compound claims. -It is not the case that Ese speaks Urdu and French.

Recognizing Arguments

Analyzing Arguments

Diagramming Arguments

Detecting Fallacies

Preparing to Evaluate Arguments

Evaluating Categorical Arguments

Evaluating Analogical Arguments

Evaluating Inductive Generalizations

Evaluating Causal Arguments

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Exam 7: Evaluating Truth-Functional Arguments