Question 2 In the study of logic, an “argument” always involves…

Question 2

In the study of logic, an “argument” always involves ____.

1. multiple statements that can be evaluated as being true or false
2. a premise, or set of premises, that support a conclusion
3. a heated exchange of differing views

Group of answer choices

1, 2, and 3

2 and 3

1 and 3

1 and 2

question 4

In the study of logic, an “explanation” attempts to establish ____ a conclusion is true, while an “argument” attempts to establish ____ a conclusion is true.

Group of answer choices

that // why

why // that

Question 5

Which passage serves as the “main conclusion” of the following argument:

“If you want to get a job in nursing, then you need to pass the boards. I know this because my best friend is a nurse and she had to pass the boards to get her nursing job.”

Group of answer choices

“If you want to get a job in nursing”

“you need pass the boards”

“she had to pass the boards to get her nursing job”

question 7

In the study of logic, a “valid argument” is one where, if the premises are true, then the conclusion ____.

Group of answer choices

is directly stated

can be false

is not directly stated

cannot be false

question 8

Which passage contains a “deductive argument?”

Group of answer choices

Nearly all successful musicians practice their instrument regularly. Juan is a successful musician. Therefore, it is likely that Juan practices his instrument regularly.

All dogs are canines. Spot is a dog. Therefore, Spot is canine.

Most unhealthy people need to see a doctor on a regular basis. You see a doctor on a regular basis. Therefore, you are an unhealthy person.