Author Question: A general rule or specific fact is called a _____. a. statement c. overgeneralization b. premise ... (Read 91 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

A general rule or specific fact is called a _____.

a. statement c. overgeneralization
b. premise d. syllogism

Question 2

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

macmac · **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.