Math 108 1D Prep Quiz

If a deductive argument is valid, its conclusion is

an automatic consequence of its premises

A deductive argument cannot be

sound but not valid

Consider an argument in which Premise 1 is "All knights are heroes" and Premise 2 is "Paul is a hero." Which of the following conclusions is true?

Paul may or may not be a knight

To prove a statement true, you must use

a deductive argument

Consider an argument in which Premise 1 is "If p, then q" and Premise 2 is "q is not true." What can you conclude about p?

p is not true