This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: If you reason that a false premise leads to a false consequent, you will have engaged in a(n) ____ ... (Read 34 times)

laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
on: Jun 20, 2018
If you reason that a false premise leads to a false consequent, you will have engaged in a(n) ____ argument that is called ____.
 
  a. invalid; affirming the consequent
  b. invalid; denying the antecedent
  c. valid; denying the antecedent
  d. valid; modus tollens

Question 2

Deduction involves reasoning from:
 
  a. data to theory.
  b. theory to concept.
  c. premise to conclusion.
  d. theory to data.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

brittrenee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


laurencescou

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 593
Reply #2 on: Jun 20, 2018
Thank you


brittrenee

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 321
Reply #3 on: Jun 20, 2018
No problem :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

As the western states of America were settled, pioneers often had to drink rancid water from ponds and other sources. This often resulted in chronic diarrhea, causing many cases of dehydration and death that could have been avoided if clean water had been available.

Did you know?

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis syndrome are life-threatening reactions that can result in death. Complications include permanent blindness, dry-eye syndrome, lung damage, photophobia, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, permanent loss of nail beds, scarring of mucous membranes, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Many patients' pores scar shut, causing them to retain heat.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

This graphic illustrates the original systems model of politics advanced by David Easton. Politics This graphic illustrates the original systems model of politics advanced by David Easton. Politics
Midway Island, an inhospitable atoll acquired in 1867, was valuable as a military base located midwa Midway Island, an inhospitable atoll acquired in 1867, was valuable as a military base located midwa
Raphael's mural, The School of Athens, depicts the early Greek philosophers engaged in ... Raphael's mural, The School of Athens, depicts the early Greek philosophers engaged in ...
Electrode placement for chest leads V1–V6. Electrode placement for chest leads V1–V6.
A land snail (Helix aspersa) with the opening that leads to its lung visible at the left. A land snail (Helix aspersa) with the opening that leads to its lung visible at the left.
Video: Male Reproductive System - Testosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library