Construct a Deductive Argument That Is Valid but Not
Construct a deductive argument that is valid but not sound. Then, construct a valid deductive argument that is sound. Be sure to put the argument in premise-conclusion form.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. When responding to your classmates, consider why the sound deductive argument might be seen by some as being valid but not sound.
Pistachios are very addictive, Mike eats a lot of pistachio ice cream because pistachio ice cream has pistachios in it and, Mike eats pistachio ice cream, Mike is addicted to pistachios.
Construct an inductive argument for a specific conclusion. Then, explain what you might do to make this inductive argument stronger, either by revising the premises or by revising the conclusion.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. When responding to your classmates, suggest ways of increasing the strength of the inductive argument they may not have mentioned.
Deductive argument
Pistachios are highly addictive. China is the largest consumer of pistachios in the world, consuming 80,000 tons. Because pistachios are addictive China has the largest addition to pistachios in the world.
Deductive argument (SOUND)
Saffron is one of the most expensive things on earth due to its specific needs for growth. Saffron’s cost is US$500 to US$5,000 per pound; therefore Saffron is one of the most expensive things on
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. When responding to your classmates, consider why the sound deductive argument might be seen by some as being valid but not sound.
Pistachios are very addictive, Mike eats a lot of pistachio ice cream because pistachio ice cream has pistachios in it and, Mike eats pistachio ice cream, Mike is addicted to pistachios.
Construct an inductive argument for a specific conclusion. Then, explain what you might do to make this inductive argument stronger, either by revising the premises or by revising the conclusion.
Your initial post should be at least 150 words in length. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ posts by Day 7. When responding to your classmates, suggest ways of increasing the strength of the inductive argument they may not have mentioned.
Deductive argument
Pistachios are highly addictive. China is the largest consumer of pistachios in the world, consuming 80,000 tons. Because pistachios are addictive China has the largest addition to pistachios in the world.
Deductive argument (SOUND)
Saffron is one of the most expensive things on earth due to its specific needs for growth. Saffron’s cost is US$500 to US$5,000 per pound; therefore Saffron is one of the most expensive things on