Logic investigates correct principles of formal reasoning

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


True

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How many aircraft carriers does the United States have?

a. 12 c. 24 b. 13 d. 9

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In exposing an argument we may omit any sentences that

a. are not assertions b. serve no inferential purpose c. are not acceptable as premises d. neither explain, illustrate, nor clarify

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Carefully explain the basic events that take place between the big bang singularity and

the beginning of life on earth. Do you find this account of creation plausible? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?

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INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. The bumper sticker on that car says "Don't Waste Your Vote. Vote Libertarian." Therefore, it's clear that you should vote for Libertarian candidates in the next election

A) Deductive, valid. B) Deductive, invalid. C) Inductive, weak. D) Inductive, cogent. E) Inductive, strong.

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