Arguments

Question 1

Modus Tollens (negative)

Answer 1

E.g. If the building had been broken into the alarm would have sounded, the alarm did not sound so there was no break in.

Question 2

Modus Ponens (positive)

Answer 2

E.g. If there is a south-westerly blowing the surf will be good. There is a south-westerly blowing so the surf will be good.

Question 3

Inductive

Answer 3

• Even if both premises are true it is still possible for the conclusion to be false.
• Conclusion > main points > supporting data and evidence
• E.g. All the tigers observed in this region have black stripes on orange fur. Therefore, all the tigers from this region will have black striped on orange fur.

Question 4

Deductive

Answer 4

• Is one in which it is impossible for the premise to be true but the conclusion false.
  -If 1=2
  and 2=3
  then 1=3
  -E.g. All fruit grow on trees, an orange is a fruit, therefore an orange grows on a tree.