Deductive Reasoning Flashcards
1
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Deductive Reasoning
A
IF the premises are accepted, then the conclusion is logically guaranteed.
2
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Valid Deductive forms
A
- Affirming the Antecedent
- Denying the Consequent
- Chain Argument
- Disjunctive Syllogism
3
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Invalid Deductive forms
A
- Denying the Antecedent
2. Affirming the Consequent
4
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Affirming the Antecedent
A
If p then q
p
therefore, q
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Denying the Consequent
A
If p then q
not q
therefore, not p
6
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Chain Argument
A
if p then q
if q then r
therefore, if p, then r
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Disjunctive Syllogism
A
Either p or q
not p
therefore, q
