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A general rule or specific fact is called a _____.
 
  a. statement c. overgeneralization
  b. premise d. syllogism

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If I know that the traditional color of the bride's wedding dress in this country is white, and I see a wedding party having their picture taken on the steps of a church, and I notice that one of the women is wearing a long white gown, I assume that she is the bride because I am _____.
 
  a. applying a general rule to a specific observation
  b. using inductive logic
  c. using deductive logic
  d. both a and c


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
This is the definition of a premise.

Answer to Question 2

D
This is an example of deduction and can be exemplified by the following syllogism: All brides' dresses are white. This woman (apparently in a bridal party) is wearing white; therefore she is the bride.


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Wow, this really help

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