Practice Fallacy of Denying the Hypothesis - 4.1.6.2 | 4. Rules of Inference | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 1
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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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Interactive Quizzes

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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 Problems

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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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