What is the difference between an exclusive and a nonexclusive disjunction? Construct three examples of each kind. December 10, 2021 Read More »
What does a conditional assert? Use the SEEC definition method discussed in Chapter 2 to answer this question, and use examples to illustrate your answer. December 10, 2021 Read More »
For the following conditionals, find a conditional of the “If, then” form that means the very same thing. December 10, 2021 Read More »
Using the concepts of a necessary and a sufficient condition, explain: (i) Why modus ponens is valid. Give two examples. December 10, 2021 Read More »
Which method of reasoning about causal conditions is being used in the following cases? Using the concepts we have been discussing, describe five factors that make the evidence less than conclusive. Be as specific as you can. December 10, 2021 Read More »
What conclusions about the necessary or sufficient causes could be drawn from the following evidence? Using the concepts we have been discussing, explain why your answer is right, but also why those conclusions are not conclusive. December 10, 2021 Read More »
Describe an experiment to test the following causal claims. Using the concepts we have been discussing, explain how the test is designed to answer the question. December 10, 2021 Read More »
Using the concepts of a necessary and sufficient condition, explain why an argument by analogy that fits the form is valid. December 10, 2021 Read More »
Rewrite the following arguments to put them in the form of reasoning by perfect analogy. Insert a missing analogical premise if one is needed. December 10, 2021 Read More »
What makes reasoning using samples a kind of reasoning by analogy? Use examples to develop your answer. December 10, 2021 Read More »