Phi 103 week 4 quiz - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz 2nd Attempt Question 1 “All bumblebees are smooglewumps” is which type of statement? Correct! universal affirmative universal negative particular affirmative particular negative none of these Question 2 “No cats are dogs. Some cats are mammals. Therefore, some dogs are mammals.” This argument is __________. a mathematical argument an inductive argument a categorical argument an argument by definition Question 3 Ident...

PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz 2nd Attempt Question 1 “All bumblebees are smooglewumps” is which type of statement? Correct! universal affirmative universal negative particular affirmative particular negative none of these Question 2 “No cats are dogs. Some cats are mammals. Therefore, some dogs are mammals.” This argument is __________. a mathematical argument an inductive argument a categorical argument an argument by definition Question 3 Identify...

PHI 103 week 4 quiz Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which of the following is not true about inductive reasoning versus deductive reasoning? Question 2 0 / 1 pts Which of the following is not one of the advantages listed in the text of using inductive reasoning over deductive reasoning? Question 3 1 / 1 pts The following is one of the ways (listed in our text) to assess the quality of an inference to the best explanation:

1. Question : Identify the form of the following argument. If there is a universal standard for ethics, then there is an ultimate foundation for morality. If there is an ultimate foundation for morality, then humans can know the truth. Therefore, if there is a universal standard for ethics, then humans can know the truth. Student Answer: modus ponens disjunctive syllogism modus tollens not a valid form hypothetical syllogism Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Sec...

PHI 103 Week 5 Quiz Question 1 Spouse: “I know that you get angry a lot. I’m sure that pretty soon you will hit me or something. And what are we gonna do when we have kids? You will probably beat them until they run out of the house and I will be left childless and abused! Correct! Slippery Slope Begging the Question Red Herring No Fallacy Question 2 “If he were happy, he would be smiling. He is not smiling, so he is not happy.” Correct! Modus Tollens ...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz Informal Logic (ACL1841B) Due October Points 20 Questions 20 Allowed Attempts 3 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20 2/10 Correct! Inference to the best explanation Statistical syllogism Inductive generalization Argument from analogy 96% of teenagers like rock and roll music Mike is a teenager So, Mike probably likes rock and roll music What type of ...

PHI 103 thinking quiz A recent study of 100 employees from six departments of a major corporation found 65% to be sleep deprived. The researchers concluded that the majority of corporate employees are sleep deprived. The researcher’s conclusion is suspect because it Student Answer: assumes that corporate employees are more sleep deprived than other people is based on evidence that is statistically impossible fails to describe the effects the sleep deprivation has relies on a sam...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz Informal Logic (ACL1841B) Due October Points 20 Questions 20 Allowed Attempts 3 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20 2/10 Correct! Inference to the best explanation Statistical syllogism Inductive generalization Argument from analogy 96% of teenagers like rock and roll music Mike is a teenager So, Mike probably likes rock and roll music What type of ...

ASHFORD – PHI 103 – WEEK 4 – QUIZ ANSWERS (PART 2) 1. Question : In the _________ argument, if the first event occurs, then another will follow, and it this happens, then another will follow, and this will be followed by progressively worse outcomes leading to a most undesirable end. This chain of conditional inferences is fallacious only if one or more of the chains is false or implausible, or if the indicated end is neither objectionable nor undesirable. Student Answer: appea...

1. Question : Which of the following is an advantage of using standard form? Student Answer: It helps us to evaluate the quality of an argument independent of our own views about the subject. It is only really necessary for professional logicians and mathematicians It makes arguments logically valid It makes it more likely that your audience will believe your premises Instructor Explanation: The answer to this question can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in the ...