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Study Guide for Logic Quiz # 4

 

  1. Study the definitions at the end of Chapter 7.
  2. Be prepared to evaluate inductive arguments - generalizations, arguments from analogy,  good reasons (burden of proof) arguments, causal arguments, and arguments based on hypothetical reasoning. Understand the different questions that need to be asked in evaluating each type of argument.
  3. Most of the quiz will consist of arguments presented in ordinary language. You will need to identify what type of argument is being presented. Then you will need to use the appropriate method of evaluation to determine if a deductive argument is valid or invalid or to determine if an inductive argument is strong or weak.  The exercise that we will do in class on miscellaneous arguments and the homework provides examples of what you will be asked to do.
  4. There will be review material from Chapter 6 on the quiz. If you are still having trouble with deductive argumentation, see me for help and use the web sites recommended on the course web page.  The tutorial for the text will help you learn to evaluate arguments with hypothetical or disjunctive premises.  For categorical syllogisms, Blatt's tutorial on Venn diagrams is particularly helpful.   If you have an old computer, you may need to use the computer lab at Oakton to access Blatt's site.  You can receive up to 5 points of extra credit for doing the exercises on deductive logic correctly.
  5. You may use one page of notes (both sides) during the exam.  I recommend that you use the sheet on miscellaneous arguments that I distributed.