“A man ought no more to value himself for being wiser than a woman if he owes his advantage to a better education, than he ought to boast of his courage for beating a man when his hands were tied.” The above passage is an instance of (A) Deductive argument (B) Hypothetical argument (C) Analogical argument (D) Factual argument

“A man ought no more to value himself for being wiser than a woman if he owes his advantage to a better education, than he ought to boast of his courage for beating a man when his hands were tied.” The above passage is an instance of (A) Deductive argument (B) Hypothetical argument (C) Analogical argument (D) Factual argument
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Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the Sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth is. What type of argument is contained in the above passage ? (A) Deductive (B) Astrological (C) Analogical (D) Mathematical

Description : Saturn and Mars are planets like the earth. They borrow light from the Sun and moves around the Sun as the Earth does. So those planets are inhabited by various orders of creatures as the earth is ... is contained in the above passage ? (A) Deductive (B) Astrological (C) Analogical (D) Mathematical

Last Answer : (C) Analogical 

Men and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird’s wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish’s fins. What type of argument it is? (A) Biological (B) Physiological (C) Analogical (D) Hypothetical

Description : Men and woman may have different reproductive strategies but neither can be considered inferior or superior to the other, any more than a bird's wings can be considered superior or inferior to a fish's ... What type of argument it is? (A) Biological (B) Physiological (C) Analogical (D) Hypothetical

Last Answer : Answer: C

"lf a large diamond is cut up into little bits, it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers, it loses its strength." The argument put above may be called as (A) Analogical (B) Deductive (C) Statistical (D) Casual

Description : "lf a large diamond is cut up into little bits, it will lose its value just as an army is divided up into small units of soldiers, it loses its strength." The argument put above may be called as (A) Analogical (B) Deductive (C) Statistical (D) Casual

Last Answer : (A) Analogical

Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd as to assert that in an entire field of millet only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical

Description : Consider the following statement and select the correct code stating the nature of the argument involved in it: To suppose that the earth is the only populated world in the infinite space is as absurd ... only one grain will grow. (A) Astronomical (B) Anthropological (C) Deductive (D) Analogical

Last Answer : (D) Analogical

Consider the argument given below: ‘Pre - employment testing of teachers is quite fair because doctors, architects and engineers who are now employed had to face such a testing.’ What type of argument it is? (A) Deductive (B) Analogical (C) Psychological (D) Biological

Description : Consider the argument given below: ‘Pre - employment testing of teachers is quite fair because doctors, architects and engineers who are now employed had to face such a testing.’ What type of argument it is? (A) Deductive (B) Analogical (C) Psychological (D) Biological

Last Answer : Answer: B

When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called (A) Circular argument (B) Inductive argument (C) Deductive argument (D) Analogical argument

Description : When the conclusion of an argument follows from its premise/premises conclusively, the argument is called (A) Circular argument (B) Inductive argument (C) Deductive argument (D) Analogical argument

Last Answer : (C) Deductive argument

Select the code which is not correct : An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) increasing the number of entities. (B) increasing the number of similar respects. (C) reducing the claim made earlier stronger. (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.

Description : Select the code which is not correct :  An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) increasing the number of entities. (B) increasing the number of similar respects. (C) reducing the claim made earlier stronger. (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged.

Last Answer : (D) making the conclusion stronger when premises remain unchanged. 

An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) making the claim bolder while its premises remain unchanged. (B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed. (C) remaining the claim unchanged while the evidence in its support is found to exhibit greater frailty. (D) None of the above.

Description : An analogical argument is strengthened by (A) making the claim bolder while its premises remain unchanged. (B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed. (C) remaining the claim unchanged ... the evidence in its support is found to exhibit greater frailty. (D) None of the above.

Last Answer : (B) reducing the claim made on the basis of the premises affirmed.

Syllogistic reasoning is: (A) Deductive (B) Inductive (C) Experimental (D) Hypothetical

Description : Syllogistic reasoning is: (A) Deductive (B) Inductive (C) Experimental (D) Hypothetical

Last Answer : (A) Deductive

The premises of a valid deductive argument: (A) Provide some evidence for its conclusion (B) Provide no evidence for its conclusion (C) Are irrelevant for its conclusion (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion

Description : The premises of a valid deductive argument: (A) Provide some evidence for its conclusion (B) Provide no evidence for its conclusion (C) Are irrelevant for its conclusion (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion

Last Answer : (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion

Choose the right code: A deductive argument claims that: I. The conclusion does not claim something more than that which is contained in the premises. II. The conclusion is supported by the premise/premises conclusively. III. If the conclusion is false, then premise/premises may be either true or false. IV. If premise/combination of premises is true, then conclusion must be true. Codes : (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) All the above

Description : Choose the right code: A deductive argument claims that: I. The conclusion does not claim something more than that which is contained in the premises. II. The conclusion is supported by the premise/premises conclusively. III. If ... (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) All the above

Last Answer : Answer: A

Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment (B) The conclusion should be supported by the premise/premises (C) The conclusion must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid

Description : Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment ( ... must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid

Last Answer : (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment

Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (C) All the premises are false and the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.

Description : Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. ... the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.

Last Answer : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. 

Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a deductive type of argument ? (A) The conclusion follows from the premise/premises necessarily. (B) The argument admits degree of complexity. (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact. (D) The argument must be either valid or invalid.

Description : Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a deductive type of argument ? (A) The conclusion follows from the premise/premises necessarily. (B) The argument admits degree of complexity. ( ... provides us knowledge about matters of fact. (D) The argument must be either valid or invalid.

Last Answer : (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact.

Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. (C) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a true conclusion may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid.

Description : Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument ... may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid. 

Last Answer : (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. 

A deductive argument is invalid if: (A) Its premises and conclusions are all true (B) Its premises and conclusions are all false (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false (D) Its premises are false but its conclusion is true

Description : A deductive argument is invalid if: (A) Its premises and conclusions are all true (B) Its premises and conclusions are all false (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false (D) Its premises are false but its conclusion is true

Last Answer : (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false

A deductive argument can not be valid : (A) If its premise / premises is/are true and its conclusion is true. (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false. (C) If its premise / premises is/are false and its conclusion is false. (D) If its premise / premises is / are false and its conclusion is true.

Description : A deductive argument can not be valid : (A) If its premise / premises is/are true and its conclusion is true. (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false. (C) If ... conclusion is false. (D) If its premise / premises is / are false and its conclusion is true.

Last Answer : (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false

Deductive argument involves (A) sufficient evidence (B) critical thinking (C) seeing logical relations (D) repeated observation

Description : Deductive argument involves (A) sufficient evidence (B) critical thinking (C) seeing logical relations (D) repeated observation

Last Answer : (C) seeing logical relations

A deductive argument is valid if: (A) premises are false and conclusion true (B) premises are false and conclusion is also false (C) premises are true and conclusion is false (D) premises are true and conclusion is true

Description : A deductive argument is valid if: (A) premises are false and conclusion true (B) premises are false and conclusion is also false (C) premises are true and conclusion is false (D) premises are true and conclusion is true

Last Answer : (D) premises are true and conclusion is true

In a deductive argument conclusion is: (A) Summing up of the premises (B) Not necessarily based on premises (C) Entailed by the premises (D) Additional to the premises

Description : In a deductive argument conclusion is: (A) Summing up of the premises (B) Not necessarily based on premises (C) Entailed by the premises (D) Additional to the premises

Last Answer : (C) Entailed by the premises

The typical feature of information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being (A) Sedentary (B) Staggered (C) Factual (D) Sectoral

Description : The typical feature of information-rich classroom lecture is in the nature of being (A) Sedentary (B) Staggered (C) Factual (D) Sectoral

Last Answer : (C) Factual 

Value Judgements are: (A) Factual Judgements (B) Ordinary Judgements (C) Normative Judgements (D) Expression of public opinion

Description : Value Judgements are: (A) Factual Judgements (B) Ordinary Judgements (C) Normative Judgements (D) Expression of public opinion

Last Answer : (D) Expression of public opinion

The statement, ‘To be non-violent is good’ is a (A) Moral judgement (B) Factual judgement (C) Religious judgement (D) Value judgement

Description : The statement, ‘To be non-violent is good’ is a (A) Moral judgement (B) Factual judgement (C) Religious judgement (D) Value judgement

Last Answer : (D) Value judgement

The line, ―His strength behind the bars‖ suggests – (a) The tiger is tied to the back of the cage . (b) The tiger has lost its strength and courage. (c) The tiger is cowardly and foolish. (d) The tiger is incapable of doing anything in the cage.

Description : The line, ―His strength behind the bars‖ suggests – (a) The tiger is tied to the back of the cage . (b) The tiger has lost its strength and courage. (c) The tiger is cowardly and foolish. (d) The tiger is incapable of doing anything in the cage.

Last Answer : (d) The tiger is incapable of doing anything in the cage.

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. (A) Hypothetical (B) Nested (C) Challenging (D) Contradictory

Description : In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. (A) Hypothetical (B) Nested (C) Challenging (D) Contradictory

Last Answer : (A) Hypothetical

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. A. Hypothetical B. Nested C. Challenging D. Contradictory

Description : In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. A. Hypothetical B. Nested C. Challenging D. Contradictory

Last Answer : A. Hypothetical

In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. A. Hypothetical B. Nested C. Challenging D. Contradictory

Description : In the past, the method for expressing an opinion has been to frame a ____ question based on available factual evidence. A. Hypothetical B. Nested C. Challenging D. Contradictory

Last Answer : A. Hypothetical  

A house has four walls a ceiling and a beam going across the middle. The front door is locked from the inside and there are no windows. There is a man hanging from a rope tied to the beam and there is a puddle of water under him on the floor. How did the man hang himself? -Riddles

Description : A house has four walls a ceiling and a beam going across the middle. The front door is locked from the inside and there are no windows. There is a man hanging from a rope tied to the beam and there is a puddle of water under him on the floor. How did the man hang himself? -Riddles

Last Answer : The puddle of water under him was a ice cube that he stepped on and waited for it to melt

On the first day of his class, if a teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should (A) ask them to meet after the class (B) tell them about himself in brief (C) ignore the demand and start teaching (D) scold the student for this unwanted demand

Description : On the first day of his class, if a teacher is asked by the students to introduce himself, he should (A) ask them to meet after the class (B) tell them about himself in brief (C) ignore the demand and start teaching (D) scold the student for this unwanted demand

Last Answer : (B) tell them about himself in brief

The teacher ought to know the problems prevalent in the field of education. The reason is that Options: A) only a teacher can do something about solving them. B) he can tell about the same to another teacher. C) teachers can tell the government about it. D) with this knowledge, the teacher can have information about education.

Description : The teacher ought to know the problems prevalent in the field of education. The reason is that Options: A) only a teacher can do something about solving them. B) he can tell about the same ... can tell the government about it. D) with this knowledge, the teacher can have information about education.

Last Answer : A) only a teacher can do something about solving them. 

For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is (A) consulting an authority (B) deductive reasoning (C) scientific thinking (D) inductive reasonin

Description : For advancing knowledge, the latest strategy used by mankind is (A) consulting an authority (B) deductive reasoning (C) scientific thinking (D) inductive reasoning

Last Answer : (C) scientific thinking

If we want to seek new knowledge of facts about the world, we must rely on reason of the type: (A) Physiological (B) Inductive (C) Deductive (D) Demonstrative

Description : If we want to seek new knowledge of facts about the world, we must rely on reason of the type: (A) Physiological (B) Inductive (C) Deductive (D) Demonstrative

Last Answer : (B) Inductive

A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called (A) Deductive Reasoning (B) Inductive Reasoning (C) Abnormal Reasoning (D) Transcendental Reasoning

Description : A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal statement is called (A) Deductive Reasoning (B) Inductive Reasoning (C) Abnormal Reasoning (D) Transcendental Reasoning

Last Answer : (D) Transcendental Reasoning

Deductive reasoning proceeds from (A) general to particular (B) particular to general (C) one general conclusion to another general conclusion (D) one particular conclusion to another particular conclusion

Description : Deductive reasoning proceeds from (A) general to particular (B) particular to general (C) one general conclusion to another general conclusion (D) one particular conclusion to another particular conclusion

Last Answer : (A) general to particular

Which of the following statements is/are absolutely impossible ? (a) A woman giving birth to her own grandchild (b) A man attending his own funeral (c) The Sun not rising in the East some day (d) Cars running without petrol Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes: (A) (a) and (b) (B) (c) and (d) (C) (b) (D) (a)

Description : Which of the following statements is/are absolutely impossible ? (a) A woman giving birth to her own grandchild (b) A man attending his own funeral (c) The Sun not rising in the East some day (d) Cars running without petrol Choose ... Codes: (A) (a) and (b) (B) (c) and (d) (C) (b) (D) (a)

Last Answer : Answer: A

Which one of the following is not an argument? (A) Devadutt does not eat in the day so he must be eating at night. (B) If Devadutt is growing fat and if he does not eat during the day, he will be eating at night. (C) Devadutt eats in the night so he does not eat during the day. (D) Since Devadutt does not eat in the day, he must be eating in the night.

Description : Which one of the following is not an argument? (A) Devadutt does not eat in the day so he must be eating at night. (B) If Devadutt is growing fat and if he does not eat during the day, he will be ... not eat during the day. (D) Since Devadutt does not eat in the day, he must be eating in the night.

Last Answer : (B) If Devadutt is growing fat and if he does not eat during the day, he will be eating at night.

If a child shoots himself or someone else because he got his hands on a gun, should the adults be charged with a crime?

Description : If a child shoots himself or someone else because he got his hands on a gun, should the adults be charged with a crime?

Last Answer : Up here unless you're a cop, you very much can be. Several cases the parents or the owner of the firearm were charged with insecure storage. The cop was a bunch a years ago, and a friend of the ... REALLY ??? why is the cop exempt from safe storage laws the rest of law abiding gun owners must obey?

In The Tempest Prospero attempts to restore himself after losing his dukedom at the hands of his brother. Toward this end he enslaves Ariel and Caliban. Which central themes of the play are illustra?

Description : In The Tempest Prospero attempts to restore himself after losing his dukedom at the hands of his brother. Toward this end he enslaves Ariel and Caliban. Which central themes of the play are illustra?

Last Answer : the fickle nature of justice and the desire for control over others (apex)

Can a valid deductive argument have a false conclusion?

Description : Can a valid deductive argument have a false conclusion?

Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer

A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is A) valid and all its premises are true B) invalid and all its premises are true C) is valid and one of the premise is false D) is valid and its conclusion is false.

Description : A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is A) valid and all its premises are true B) invalid and all its premises are true C) is valid and one of the premise is false D) is valid and its conclusion is false. 

Last Answer : A) valid and all its premises are true 

A valid deductive argument with true premises is called a ------ argument. A) sound B) unsound C) fallacious D) dilemma.

Description : A valid deductive argument with true premises is called a ------ argument. A) sound B) unsound C) fallacious D) dilemma.  

Last Answer : A) sound 

The following argument: Aristotle is human and mortal. Bacon is human and mortal. Castro is human and mortal. Descartes is human and mortal. Therefore all humans are mortal. is an example for --------- argument. A) Deductive B) Inductive C) Syllogistic D) Deduction-Induction combined.

Description : The following argument:  Aristotle is human and mortal.  Bacon is human and mortal.  Castro is human and mortal.  Descartes is human and mortal.  Therefore all humans are mortal.  is an example ... ---- argument. A) Deductive  B) Inductive C) Syllogistic D) Deduction-Induction combined. 

Last Answer : B) Inductive 

If it is possible for the premises of a deductive argument to be true and its conclusion to be false, that argument is A) Valid B) Invalid C) Indescribable D) Sound.

Description : If it is possible for the premises of a deductive argument to be true and its conclusion to be false, that argument is A) Valid B) Invalid C) Indescribable D) Sound.  

Last Answer : B) Invalid

The falsehood of a valid deductive argument’s conclusion guarantees that A) the argument is sound B) atleast one of the premise is false C) premises are true D) the validity is uncertain.

Description : The falsehood of a valid deductive argument’s conclusion guarantees that A) the argument is sound B) atleast one of the premise is false C) premises are true D) the validity is uncertain. 

Last Answer : B) atleast one of the premise is false 

The relationship between premises and conclusion in a deductive argument is--. A) Cause-Effect B) Analytic-Synthetic C) A priori-A posterior D) Implication-Entailment.

Description : The relationship between premises and conclusion in a deductive argument is--. A) Cause-Effect B) Analytic-Synthetic C) A priori-A posterior D) Implication-Entailment. 

Last Answer : D) Implication-Entailment. 

The premises provide conclusive grounds for the conclusion in ----------- argument. A) Inductive B) Deductive C) Fallacious D) Intuitive

Description : The premises provide conclusive grounds for the conclusion in ----------- argument. A) Inductive B) Deductive C) Fallacious D) Intuitive

Last Answer : B) Deductive

Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning?

Description : Which passage is the best example of deductive reasoning?

Last Answer : (Apex) Everyone in Mr. Kim's class got an A on the test. Casey is in Mr. Kim's class, so he must have received an A on the test.

Why does hardin use deductive reasoning reasoning in the passage above?

Description : Why does hardin use deductive reasoning reasoning in the passage above?

Last Answer : Need answer