Match List I with List II List I (concept) List II (Definition) A. Argument I.…
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Match List I with List II
List I (concept) | List II (Definition) |
|---|---|
A. Argument | I. A deductive argument that is either invalid or has at least one false premise |
B. Strong argument | II. An inductive argument in which the conclusion does not follow probably from the premises |
C. Unsound argument | III. An inductive argument in which the conclusion follows probably from the premises |
D. Weak argument | IV. A set of statements in which a claim (conclusion) is defended with reasons (premises) |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: D. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II — ConceptAn argument is a group of statements in which premises are offered as reasons for accepting a conclusion. Deductive arguments are assessed as valid or…
- A.
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
- B.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
- C.
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV
- D.
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
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Correct answer: D
Concept
An argument is a group of statements in which premises are offered as reasons for accepting a conclusion.
Deductive arguments are assessed as valid or invalid and, when valid, as sound or unsound; inductive arguments are assessed as strong or weak according to how probably their premises support the conclusion.
Application
Argument matches IV because IV gives the general premise-and-conclusion structure of an argument.
Strong argument matches III because III describes an inductive argument whose premises make the conclusion probable.
Unsound argument matches I because a deductive argument is unsound when it is invalid or has at least one false premise.
Weak argument matches II because II describes an inductive argument whose conclusion does not follow probably from its premises.
Cross-check and contrast
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV swaps every concept away from its defining category.
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I treats the general definition of an argument as the definition of a strong argument and reverses the remaining categories.
A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV assigns inductive strength to the general term argument and deductive unsoundness to a strong argument.
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II aligns each concept with its standard definition.
Therefore the matching is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.