Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements? Statements: (i) Venn diagram is a clear method of notation (ii) Venn diagram is the most direct method of testing the validity of categorical syllogisms (iii) In Venn diagram method the premises and the conclusion of a categorical syllogism is diagrammed. (iv) In Venn diagram method the three overlapping circles are drawn for testing a categorical syllogism Codes: (A) (i) (ii) & (iii) (B) (i) (ii) & (iv) (C) (ii) (iii) & (iv) (D) (i) (iii) & (iv)

Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements?

Statements:

(i) Venn diagram is a clear method of notation

(ii) Venn diagram is the most direct method of testing the validity of categorical syllogisms

(iii) In Venn diagram method the premises and the conclusion of a categorical syllogism is diagrammed.

(iv) In Venn diagram method the three overlapping circles are drawn for testing a categorical syllogism

Codes:

(A) (i) (ii) & (iii) (B) (i) (ii) & (iv)

(C) (ii) (iii) & (iv) (D) (i) (iii) & (iv)


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