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swpotter12

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on: Jun 19, 2018
In deductive logic, the exception _____ the rule.
 
  a. proves c. extends
  b. disproves d. improves

Question 2

If I say, Everybody in my family has brown eyes. Joe is in my family. Joe has brown eyes, I am using _____ logic.
 
  a. false c. inductive
  b. iron-clad d. deductive


morrie123456

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

B
If an observation stands as an exception to a general rule, it follows that the rule must not be true (otherwise this exception would not exist).

Answer to Question 2

D
This is an example of a syllogism (deduction).


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