A theorem is a statement that

A. can be false only under circumstances specified by the appropriate theory.
B. is true only within the context of a specific theory.
C. can be proven independently of any premises.
D. guarantees the validity of an argument of which it is a premise.


C. can be proven independently of any premises.

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A) First B) Second C) Only D) Third

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As a lexical definition, the definition "'Expensive' means costing a lot" may be criticized as:

A) Being vague. B) Being affective. C) Being ambiguous. D) Failing to indicate the context to which the definiens pertains. E) Being circular.

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Which of the following is not one of the technical aspects of preparing a written presentation?

(a) Assemble evidence to support claims-include interpretations of evidence. (b) Be fair-minded and balanced in presentation-be sure to give pros and cons. (c) Insert direct quotes and substantial paraphrasing without referencing the sources. (d) Cite sources using appropriate style (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).

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