Practice Fallacy of Affirming the Conclusion - 4.1.6.1 | 4. Rules of Inference | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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4.1.6.1 - Fallacy of Affirming the Conclusion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the structure of the fallacy of affirming the conclusion?

💡 Hint: Think about the logical relationships between premises.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a valid argument form.

💡 Hint: Recall the patterns of valid reasoning.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is an example of affirming the conclusion?

  • If it is raining
  • then the ground is wet. The ground is wet
  • therefore it is raining.
  • If you have a driver's license
  • you can drive. You have a driver's license
  • therefore you can drive.
  • If you wake up early
  • you will have time for breakfast. You woke up early
  • therefore you had time for breakfast.

💡 Hint: Think of relationships between cause and effect.

Question 2

True or False: The converse of a valid argument is also valid.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on how argument structures work.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Construct a dialogue illustrating a scenario where a character commits the fallacy of affirming the conclusion.

💡 Hint: Focus on the reasoning flaws of the conclusions drawn.

Question 2

Analyze a media argument that illustrates the fallacy of affirming the conclusion.

💡 Hint: Explore ways to critically evaluate media claims.

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