Practice Fallacy Of Denying The Hypothesis (4.1.6.2) - Rules of Inference
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Fallacy of Denying the Hypothesis

Practice - Fallacy of Denying the Hypothesis

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Question 1 Easy

Identify the fallacy in the following argument: 'If it is sunny, we go to the beach. It is not sunny, therefore we do not go to the beach.'

💡 Hint: Think about other reasons why one might still go to the beach.

Question 2 Easy

Provide a scenario where the fallacy could occur.

💡 Hint: Consider different learning situations.

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Question 1

What is the fallacy of denying the hypothesis?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship you learned between the hypothesis and conclusion.

Question 2

Select the correct description of Modus Ponens.

If p
then q; if p is true
then q is false.
If p
then q; if p is true
then q must be true.
If p is true
then q is false; if not q
then p.

💡 Hint: Recall how we derived q in Modus Ponens.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Construct a logically valid argument that could replace a fallacious form. Explain its validity.

💡 Hint: Focus on multiple conditions leading to varied outcomes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Identify a real-life situation where the fallacy of denying the hypothesis occurs. Analyze why it is fallacious.

💡 Hint: Consider other possibilities beyond effort alone.

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