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law of syllogism
In mathematical logic, the Law of Syllogism says that if the following two statements are true: Then we can derive a third true statement: … (3) If p , then r .
truth value
the attribute assigned to a proposition in respect of its truth or falsehood, which in classical logic has only two possible values (true or false).
conclusion
the ending of
hypothesis
an educated guess
converse
a theorem whose hypothesis and conclusion are the conclusion and hypothesis of another.
conditional
subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms.
deductive reasoning
Deductive reasoning, also deductive logic, is the process of reasoning from one or more statements to reach a logical conclusion. Deductive reasoning goes in the same direction as that of the conditionals, and links premises with conclusions.
law of detachment
In mathematical logic, the Law of Detachment says that if the following two statements are true: (1) If p , then q . (2) p. Then we can derive a third true statement: (3) q .