Practice Abstract Argument Form (4.1.2) - Rules of Inference - Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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Abstract Argument Form

Practice - Abstract Argument Form

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a valid argument?

💡 Hint: Think about what it means for a conclusion to logically follow.

Question 2 Easy

Define Modus Ponens.

💡 Hint: Remember the structure: P → Q, P, thus Q.

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Question 1

Which of the following describes Modus Ponens?

If P
then Q; P
therefore Q
If P
then Q; Not P
therefore Q
Not P
therefore not Q

💡 Hint: Think about the direct relationship between P and Q.

Question 2

True or False: A valid argument can have true premises that lead to a false conclusion.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definition of a valid argument.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a complex argument using at least three premises and two rules of inference to derive a conclusion. Describe how the rules help establish validity.

💡 Hint: Use clear, logical connections between premises.

Challenge 2 Hard

Identify a fallacy in one of your arguments and reconstruct it to remove the fallacy. Explain the logical flaw.

💡 Hint: Look for assumptions that simplify complex scenarios.

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