Deductive Arguments

Question 1

Deductive arguments claim

Answer 1

the conclusion follows with absolute certainty

Question 2

argument classification

Answer 2

valid versus invalid

Question 3

Step 1

Answer 3

assume premises are true, do the premises provide certain support for the conclusion

Question 4

T/F validity can be determined whether or not the premises are true

Answer 4

T

Question 5

Validity refers to the

Answer 5

structure of the argument

Question 6

Step 2

Answer 6

If the argument is valid, are the premises in fact true

Question 7

Pass/Fail step 2

Answer 7

Sound versus unsound

Question 8

Deductive

Answer 8

it is possible that the premise of an argument is true, but the conclusion is false