M5 - Propositional Logic: Proving Validity

Question 1

aid in constructing new propositions that could further help in showing whether proper inference has been made or not

Answer 1

elementary valid arguments

Question 2

T or F: Elementary Valid Arguments apply only to main operation and not to logical operations found within

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Latin for mode of affirmation

Answer 3

Modus Ponens

Question 4

Misuse of Modus Ponens

Answer 4

Fallacy of the Converse or Affirming the Consequent

Question 5

modus tollens is latin for

Answer 5

mode of denial

Question 6

misuse of modus tollens

Answer 6

Fallacy of the Inverse or Denying the Antecedent

Question 7

two conditionals chained together

Answer 7

hypothetical syllogism

Question 8

misuse of hypothetical syllogism

Answer 8

false chain

Question 9

disjunctive syllogism formerly known as

Answer 9

Modus Tollendo Ponens (MTP)

Question 10

mode of affirming a denial

Answer 10

Modus Ponendo Tollens

Question 11

dropped from elementary argument

Answer 11

Modus Ponendo Tollens

Question 12

misuse of disjunctive syllogism

Answer 12

Fallacy of Affirming the Alternative/Disjunct.

Question 13

Fallacy of Affirming the Alternative/Disjunct does not apply to

Answer 13

exclusive/strong disjunctions