Question

1) In a good inductive argument, the conclusion can be false, but it is probably true.

True

False

2) What kind of argument is this:

All men are mortal.
Socrates is a man.
Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

1. Deductive
2. Categorical syllogism
3. Aristelian
4. All of the above

3) An inductive argument:

		a) is a valid argument
		b) is a sound argument
		c) is probable reasoning
		d) all of the above

Answer 1

The conclusions from deductive arguments follow with certainty as long as the premises assumed true

1. True

2. Categorical syllogism

3.a) is a valid argument.