#deduction Truth tables Flashcards
1
Q
What is the complete truth table ?
A
A table that has all the possible inputs and outputs
2
Q
What is the formula to calculate the number of rows ?
A
2^n
3
Q
How can you know if the sentence type from the truth table ?
A
Tautology: One column of 1s
Contradiction: One column of 0s
Contingent: One column contains 1s and 0s
Logical Equivalent: Two identical columns
Consistent: One line has all 1s
Valid Argument: The premises and conclusion are all 1s
4
Q
When to use partial truth tables?
A
To prove whether a sentence is not a tautology ( One 0 ) or contradiction ( One 1 )
To prove the sentence is contingent, you need two rows ( 1 and 0 )
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