The Elements of Argument Multiple Choice

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. An argument in logic consists of

Obviously true statements. correct incorrect

Controversial statements. correct incorrect

A collection of statements including one or more premises and a conclusion. correct incorrect

True statements. correct incorrect

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. A valid deductive argument must have

True premises. correct incorrect

A true conclusion. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

Neither a nor b. correct incorrect

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. Inductive arguments rely on

Observed cases to infer the recurrence of unobserved cases. correct incorrect

Unobserved cases to infer the recurrence of observed cases. correct incorrect

A valid inference from premises to conclusion. correct incorrect

Lack of evidence. correct incorrect

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. The successful test of a hypothesis

Counts against of the hypothesis. correct incorrect

Counts in favor of the hypothesis. correct incorrect

Does not affect the confirmation of the hypothesis. correct incorrect

Means the hypothesis is true. correct incorrect

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. The initial step in argument analysis is to

Add unstated assumptions. correct incorrect

Evaluate the strength of the inference. correct incorrect

Identify the premises and conclusion. correct incorrect

Discard rhetorical fluff. correct incorrect