Question 1

Test the validity of the following syllogisms using the Venn Diagram test:
-No $ a $ are $ b $
$\frac {\text {   All a are c}} { \text {  All c are b } }$

Accepted Answer

Invalid

Question 2

Modus Tollens is always invalid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Translate each statement into propositional logic form.
-Homer eats donuts if and only if donuts exist.

Accepted Answer

H <-->D

Question 4

What is the Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning technique? Why is it important to science?

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Question 5

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions.
-The President signing a bill causes it to become a law.

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Question 6

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements.
-~{~[~(A ? ~Y) & ~(Y ? C)] v ~[~(B ? ~Z) & ~(X v A)]}

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity.
-$ \begin{array}{l}\sim(A \& B) \rightarrow C \ \frac{\sim(B \& C)}{\sim A}\end{array} $

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Question 8

By careful wording of questions, conductors of surveys guarantee truthful results.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements.
-[(A v B) & ~(Y & ~C)] v ~[~(Z ? ~X) v ~B]

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions.
-Striking the match against the matchbox causes the match to light.

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Question 11

A Venn Diagram tests validity in propositional logic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A disjunction is an "either/or" statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Why is truth in testimony problematic? What are the obstacles to overcome in determining truth in testimony?

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Question 14

"Some A are not B" is a Universal Negative statement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions.
-Listening to Wagner causes one to become violent.

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Question 16

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity.
-$ \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \sim \mathrm{B} \ \end{array} $

$\frac {\text { B }} { \text { ?A} }$

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Question 17

Translate each statement into propositional logic form.
-If Mel Gibson is a masochist, then Stan and Kyle should get their money back.

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-If...

Question 18

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements.
-(X & A) & (~B & Y)

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A truth table must be completed in order to determine validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions.
-Eating causes one to sustain life.

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Exam 3: Understanding Causal Relationships: Necessary and Sufficient Conditions

Test the validity of the following syllogisms using the Venn Diagram test: -No $a$ are $b$ $\frac {\text { All a are c}} { \text { All c are b } }$

Modus Tollens is always invalid.

Translate each statement into propositional logic form. -Homer eats donuts if and only if donuts exist.

What is the Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning technique? Why is it important to science?

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -The President signing a bill causes it to become a law.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -~{~[~(A ? ~Y) & ~(Y ? C)] v ~[~(B ? ~Z) & ~(X v A)]}

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - $\begin{array}{l}\sim(A \& B) \rightarrow C \\ \frac{\sim(B \& C)}{\sim A}\end{array}$

By careful wording of questions, conductors of surveys guarantee truthful results.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -[(A v B) & ~(Y & ~C)] v ~[~(Z ? ~X) v ~B]

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Striking the match against the matchbox causes the match to light.

A Venn Diagram tests validity in propositional logic.

A disjunction is an "either/or" statement.

Why is truth in testimony problematic? What are the obstacles to overcome in determining truth in testimony?

"Some A are not B" is a Universal Negative statement.

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Listening to Wagner causes one to become violent.

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - $\begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \sim \mathrm{B} \\ \end{array}$ $\frac {\text { B }} { \text { ?A} }$

Translate each statement into propositional logic form. -If Mel Gibson is a masochist, then Stan and Kyle should get their money back.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -(X & A) & (~B & Y)

A truth table must be completed in order to determine validity.

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Eating causes one to sustain life.

Exam 3: Understanding Causal Relationships: Necessary and Sufficient Conditions

Test the validity of the following syllogisms using the Venn Diagram test: -No a a a are b b b All a are c All c are b \frac {\text { All a are c}} { \text { All c are b } } All c are b All a are c​

Modus Tollens is always invalid.

Translate each statement into propositional logic form. -Homer eats donuts if and only if donuts exist.

What is the Hypothetical-Deductive Reasoning technique? Why is it important to science?

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -The President signing a bill causes it to become a law.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -~{~[~(A ? ~Y) & ~(Y ? C)] v ~[~(B ? ~Z) & ~(X v A)]}

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - ∼(A&B)→C∼(B&C)∼A \begin{array}{l}\sim(A \& B) \rightarrow C \\ \frac{\sim(B \& C)}{\sim A}\end{array} ∼(A&B)→C∼A∼(B&C)​​

By careful wording of questions, conductors of surveys guarantee truthful results.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -[(A v B) & ~(Y & ~C)] v ~[~(Z ? ~X) v ~B]

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Striking the match against the matchbox causes the match to light.

A Venn Diagram tests validity in propositional logic.

A disjunction is an "either/or" statement.

Why is truth in testimony problematic? What are the obstacles to overcome in determining truth in testimony?

"Some A are not B" is a Universal Negative statement.

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Listening to Wagner causes one to become violent.

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - A→∼B \begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \sim \mathrm{B} \\ \end{array} A→∼B​ B ?A\frac {\text { B }} { \text { ?A} } ?A B ​

Translate each statement into propositional logic form. -If Mel Gibson is a masochist, then Stan and Kyle should get their money back.

Given that A, B, and C are true and X, Y, and Z are false, determine the truth- value of the following statements. -(X & A) & (~B & Y)

A truth table must be completed in order to determine validity.

Indicate whether the following examples are necessary or sufficient conditions. -Eating causes one to sustain life.

Test the validity of the following syllogisms using the Venn Diagram test: -No $a$ are $b$ $\frac {\text { All a are c}} { \text { All c are b } }$

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - $\begin{array}{l}\sim(A \& B) \rightarrow C \\ \frac{\sim(B \& C)}{\sim A}\end{array}$

Construct truth tables for the following arguments and indicate their validity. - $\begin{array}{l}\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \sim \mathrm{B} \\ \end{array}$ $\frac {\text { B }} { \text { ?A} }$