WGU D265 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
Propositions
Answer: True or false statements
Explanation: Propositions are statements that can be evaluated as either true
or false. They assert something that can be verified or refuted.
Non-Propositions
Answer: Cannot be true or false, you cannot disagree with them
Explanation: Non-propositions are sentences that don't make a factual claim
or statement about reality, so they can't be classified as true or false. For
example, questions or commands fall into this category.
Simple Propositions
Answer: They are true or false on their own (no internal logical structure)
Explanation: A simple proposition is a straightforward statement with no
logical components. It is directly true or false without relying on other
propositions.
Complex Propositions
Answer: Composed of simple propositions (have internal logical structure)
Explanation: Complex propositions consist of two or more simple
propositions and are structured in such a way that their truth depends on the
truth of their parts. For example, "The sky is blue, but I can't see it right
now" is a complex proposition.
Conclusion Indicators
, Answer: Therefore, So, Hence, It Follows, Thus
Explanation: These words signal that what follows is the conclusion of an
argument, suggesting the final claim that the premises are trying to support.
Premise Indicators
Answer: Because, For, Given that, As, Since
Explanation: These words indicate that what follows is a premise — a
reason or evidence that supports the conclusion in an argument.
Conclusion
Answer: Is the claim that the whole argument is intended to support
Explanation: In an argument, the conclusion is the main statement or claim
that the premises aim to justify or prove.
Premises -ANSWER✔✔Are the claims that support the conclusion. If the premises
are true then the argument has good inferential structure (the conclusion is most
likely true)
Deduction (Inferences) -ANSWER✔✔arguments where the premises guarantee the
conclusion
Induction (Inferences) -ANSWER✔✔arguments where the premises make the
conclusion probable
Sound Argument -ANSWER✔✔Must have a good structure and true premises
Alief -ANSWER✔✔An automatic belief-like attitude that can explain how our
instinctual responses can conflict with our reasoned-out beliefs. (One might have
the belief that they are safe behind the railing, but the alief that they are in danger)
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS RATED A+
Propositions
Answer: True or false statements
Explanation: Propositions are statements that can be evaluated as either true
or false. They assert something that can be verified or refuted.
Non-Propositions
Answer: Cannot be true or false, you cannot disagree with them
Explanation: Non-propositions are sentences that don't make a factual claim
or statement about reality, so they can't be classified as true or false. For
example, questions or commands fall into this category.
Simple Propositions
Answer: They are true or false on their own (no internal logical structure)
Explanation: A simple proposition is a straightforward statement with no
logical components. It is directly true or false without relying on other
propositions.
Complex Propositions
Answer: Composed of simple propositions (have internal logical structure)
Explanation: Complex propositions consist of two or more simple
propositions and are structured in such a way that their truth depends on the
truth of their parts. For example, "The sky is blue, but I can't see it right
now" is a complex proposition.
Conclusion Indicators
, Answer: Therefore, So, Hence, It Follows, Thus
Explanation: These words signal that what follows is the conclusion of an
argument, suggesting the final claim that the premises are trying to support.
Premise Indicators
Answer: Because, For, Given that, As, Since
Explanation: These words indicate that what follows is a premise — a
reason or evidence that supports the conclusion in an argument.
Conclusion
Answer: Is the claim that the whole argument is intended to support
Explanation: In an argument, the conclusion is the main statement or claim
that the premises aim to justify or prove.
Premises -ANSWER✔✔Are the claims that support the conclusion. If the premises
are true then the argument has good inferential structure (the conclusion is most
likely true)
Deduction (Inferences) -ANSWER✔✔arguments where the premises guarantee the
conclusion
Induction (Inferences) -ANSWER✔✔arguments where the premises make the
conclusion probable
Sound Argument -ANSWER✔✔Must have a good structure and true premises
Alief -ANSWER✔✔An automatic belief-like attitude that can explain how our
instinctual responses can conflict with our reasoned-out beliefs. (One might have
the belief that they are safe behind the railing, but the alief that they are in danger)
