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Posted by johnson on Monday, December 12, 2011 at 3:37pm.

What is the truth value of the sentence "P v ~ P"? (Points : 1)
True
False
Cannot be determined
Not a sentence

2. One of the disadvantages of using truth tables is (Points : 1)
it is difficult to keep the lines straight
T's are easy to confuse with F's.
they grow exponentially and become too large for complex arguments.
they cannot distinguish strong inductive arguments from weak inductive arguments.

3. "P v Q" is best interpreted as (Points : 1)
P or Q but not both P and Q
P or Q or both P and Q
Not both P or Q
P if and only if Q

4. In the truth table for an invalid argument, (Points : 1)
on at least one row, where the premises are all true, the conclusion is true.
on at least one row, where the premises are all true, the conclusion is false.
on all the rows where the premises are all true, the conclusion is true.
on most of the rows, where the premises are all true, the conclusion is true.

5. What is the truth value of the sentence "P & ~ P"? (Points : 1)
True
False
Cannot be determined
Not a sentence

6. If P is false, and Q is false, the truth-value of "P ↔Q" is (Points : 1)
false.
true.
Cannot be determined.
All of the above.

7. A sentence is said to be truth-functional if and only if (Points : 1)
the sentence might be true.
the truth-value of the sentence cannot be determined from the truth values of its components.
the truth-value of the sentence is determined always to be false.
the truth-value of the sentence can be determined from the truth values of its components.

8. Truth tables can (Points : 1)
display all the possible truth values involved with a set of sentences.
determine what scientific claims are true.
determine if inductive arguments are strong.
determine if inductive arguments are weak.

9. The truth table for a valid deductive argument will show (Points : 1)
wherever the premises are true, the conclusion is true.
that the premises are false.
that some premises are true, some premises false.
wherever the premises are true, the conclusion is false.

10. In the conditional "P → Q," "Q is a (Points : 1)
sufficient condition for Q.
sufficient condition for P.
necessary condition for P.
necessary condition for Q.

Phi103 - Anonymous, Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 7:51pm
1.a
2.c
3.b
4.b
5.b
6.b
7.?
8.?
9.?
10.?
Phi103 - WALDO, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:49am
10. C
Phi103 - Stephanie, Sunday, August 26, 2012 at 10:51pm
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Date Taken: 8/26/2012
Time Spent: 55 min , 41 secs
Points Received: 8 / 10 (80%)
Question Type: # Of Questions: # Correct:
Multiple Choice 10 8
Grade Details - All Questions
1. Question :

In the conditional "P →Q," "P" is a
Student Answer: CORRECT sufficient condition for Q.
sufficient condition for P.
INCORRECT necessary condition for P.
necessary condition for Q.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:

2. Question :

A conditional sentence with a false antecedent is always
Student Answer: CORRECT true.
false.
INCORRECT Cannot be determined.
not a sentence.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 0 of 1
Comments:

3. Question :

"P v Q" is best interpreted as
Student Answer: P or Q but not both P and Q
CORRECT P or Q or both P and Q
Not both P or Q
P if and only if Q
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

4. Question :

"~ P v Q" is best read as
Student Answer: Not P and Q
It is not the case that P and it is not the case that Q
CORRECT It is not the case that P or Q
It is not the case that P and Q
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

5. Question :

The sentence "P ↔ Q" is best read as

Student Answer: If P then Q
If Q then P
P or Q
CORRECT P if and only if Q
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

6. Question :

The truth table for a valid deductive argument will show
Student Answer: CORRECT wherever the premises are true, the conclusion is true.
that the premises are false.
that some premises are true, some premises false.
wherever the premises are true, the conclusion is false.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

7. Question :

Truth tables can be used to examine
Student Answer: inductive arguments.
CORRECT deductive arguments.
abductive arguments.
All of the above
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

8. Question :

The sentence "P → Q" is read as
Student Answer: P or Q
P and Q
CORRECT If P then Q
Q if and only P
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

9. Question :

One of the disadvantages of using truth tables is
Student Answer: it is difficult to keep the lines straight
T's are easy to confuse with F's.
CORRECT they grow exponentially and become too large for complex arguments.
they cannot distinguish strong inductive arguments from weak inductive arguments.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:

10. Question :

A sentence is said to be truth-functional if and only if
Student Answer: the sentence might be true.
the truth-value of the sentence cannot be determined from the truth values of its components.
the truth-value of the sentence is determined always to be false.
CORRECT the truth-value of the sentence can be determined from the truth values of its components.
Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Chapter Six of An Introduction to Logic.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Phi103 - ALWAYS RIGHT, Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 11:49am
"P v Q" is best interpreted as
Student Answer: CORRECT P or Q but not both P and Q

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