Practice - Fallacy of Denying the Hypothesis
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Practice Questions
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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.
Provide a scenario where the fallacy could occur.
💡 Hint: Consider different learning situations.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the fallacy of denying the hypothesis?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship you learned between the hypothesis and conclusion.
Select the correct description of Modus Ponens.
💡 Hint: Recall how we derived q in Modus Ponens.
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Challenge Problems
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Construct a logically valid argument that could replace a fallacious form. Explain its validity.
💡 Hint: Focus on multiple conditions leading to varied outcomes.
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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