Chapter 3

Question 1

Simple diagram:

Answer 1

A diagram consisting of a single premise and a single conclusion.

Question 2

Independent premises:

Answer 2

Premises are independent when the falsity of any one would not nullify the support the others give to the conclusion.

Question 3

Convergent diagram:

Answer 3

Reveals the occurrence of independent premises.

Question 4

Dependent Premises:

Answer 4

Dependent premises work together to support a conclusion.

Question 5

Linked diagram:

Answer 5

Reveals the occurrence of dependent premises.

Question 6

Divergent diagram:

Answer 6

Shows a single premise used to support independent conclusions.

Question 7

Serial diagram:

Answer 7

Shows a conclusion from one argument that becomes a premise in a second argument.

Question 8

The Basics of Diagramming Arguments

Answer 8

Diagramming an argument allows us to visualize the connections between the premise(s) and the conclusion.

Question 9

Diagramming Extended Arguments

Answer 9

Combine two or more diagramming techniques: