Inductive & Deductive Reasoning Quiz

What is the aim of a deductive argument?

• To make the conclusion guaranteed

• To make the conclusion probable

• To make the conclusion uncertain

• To make the conclusion unlikely

What is the aim of an inductive argument?

• To make the conclusion guaranteed

• To make the conclusion probable

• To make the conclusion uncertain

• To make the conclusion unlikely

If an argument is invalid, it means that the reasoning went wrong somewhere. True or False?

• Not mentioned

• False

• True

• Cannot be determined

In a valid argument, if the premises are true, is the conclusion guaranteed to be true?

• No

• Yes

• Not mentioned

• Maybe

What is the requirement for an argument to be strong?

• The conclusion is guaranteed to be true

• The conclusion is probable

• The conclusion is unlikely

• The conclusion is uncertain

What is the requirement for an argument to be cogent?

• The premises are false

• The premises are true

• The conclusion is probable

• The conclusion is guaranteed to be true

In a sound argument, what is true?

• The premises are false

• The conclusion is guaranteed to be true

• The conclusion is probable

• The premises are true

What is the term used for an argument that is strong but has false premises?

• Cogent

• Not Cogent

• Invalid

• Valid

In an uncogent argument, what is true?

• The conclusion is guaranteed to be true

• The conclusion is probable

• The premises are true

• The premises are false

What is the term used for an argument that is strong and has true premises?

• Not Cogent

• Invalid

• Valid

• Cogent