PHI 103 Exam Review Informal Logic 40/40 Q&A
PHI 103 Exam Review Informal Logic 40/40 Q&A Question 1 1 / 1 pts Claims that are interpreted such that they always come out to be true are called . valid propositions self-refuting propositions Correct! self-sealing proposition weak propositions Question 2 0 / 1 pts How does one go about testing a hypothesis? Correct Answer Make a prediction that would (likely) occur if the hypothesis were true You Answered See if it agrees with what you preferred to be true Reject the hypothesis if it disagrees with other research in the scientific literature Look for data that will confirm it no matter what The answer can be found in Section 6.4, “Reasoning About Science: The Hypothetico–Deductive Method,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Question 3 1 / 1 pts Inference to the best explanation can also be called . deductive reasoning Correct! abductive reasoning inductive reasoning productive reasoning
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