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Solved Questions for Exam 1 - Introduction to Logic | PHIL 103, Exams of Reasoning

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Prof. Lee C. Archie

Material Type: Exam; Professor: Archie; Class: Introduction to Logic; Subject: Philosophy; University: Lander University; Term: Fall 2002;

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Phil. 103: Introduction to Logic
General Education Assessment Project
Lee Archie
Lander University
Greenwood, SC
Version 0.1 c
2002 OPL September 1, 2002
1 Directions
The following questions reflect some of the aims of our Introduction
to Logic Course. Choose the best response in each of the following
questions, and circle the letter corresponding to the best answer.
2 General Education Logic Assessment
1. Which of the following sentences is a statement?
(a) Congratulations on your recent advancement.
(b) Good morning!
(c) Please close the door when you leave.
(d) Mars has water.
(e) How many seconds are in a year?
2. What is the conclusion of the following passage?
I would guess it’s raining because the sky is cloudy, you are
carrying an umbrella, your shoes are wet, and I hear thunder.
(a) I would guess it’s raining.
(b) The sky is cloudy.
(c) You are carrying an umbrella.
(d) Your shoes are wet.
(e) I hear thunder.
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Phil. 103: Introduction to Logic

General Education Assessment Project

Lee Archie

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Version 0.1 ©c2002 OPL September 1, 2002

1 Directions

The following questions reflect some of the aims of our Introduction to Logic Course. Choose the best response in each of the following questions, and circle the letter corresponding to the best answer.

2 General Education Logic Assessment

  1. Which of the following sentences is a statement? (a) Congratulations on your recent advancement. (b) Good morning! (c) Please close the door when you leave. (d) Mars has water. (e) How many seconds are in a year?
  2. What is the conclusion of the following passage? I would guess it’s raining because the sky is cloudy, you are carrying an umbrella, your shoes are wet, and I hear thunder. (a) I would guess it’s raining. (b) The sky is cloudy. (c) You are carrying an umbrella. (d) Your shoes are wet. (e) I hear thunder.

2 GENERAL EDUCATION LOGIC ASSESSMENT

  1. Evaluate the following disagreement. John: Senator Jones maintained a stern and sullen silence during the meeting. Mary: Not at all. Senator Jones was refreshingly outspoken during the meeting. (a) John and Mary agree in belief and attitude. (b) John and Mary agree in belief but disagree in attitude. (c) John and Mary agree in attitude but disagree in belief. (d) John and Mary disagree in both belief and attitude. (e) Either John is right or Mary is right, but both persons can’t be right.
  2. Evaluate the following argument: Mr. H.L.A. Aikens has argued persuasively that nuclear power plants are much safer that coal plants. Nevertheless, lit- tle weight should be given to his reasoning since he has worked in the nuclear power industry for over twenty years. (a) Mr. Aikens’ arguments can be discounted because Mr. Aiken is biased. (b) Mr. Aikens might have some good points, but the issue is too complex for an conclusion to be drawn at this time. (c) Mr. Aikens’ character and experience are not logically relevant to the soundness of his arguments. (d) Mr. Aikens’ arguments must be right because of his experience. He knows what he is talking about. (e) Everyone has a right to his opinion. If Mr. Aikens thinks his argu- ments are sound, then they are at least sound to him.
  3. Evaluate the following argument: Mr. Landrum: As I said a month ago, if Mr. Richardson does not come before the American people, as I have, and show his financial records, as I have, then this lack of action is proof that he has something to hide. Mr. Richardson has not revealed his financial records, so he’s not being honest. (a) If Mr. Richardson does not show his financial records, then he has something to hide. (b) Mr. Richardson could still be honest and have nothing to hide but still not show his financial records. (c) Neither Mr. Landrum nor Mr. Stevenson can be trusted. (d) There is no doubt that Mr. Richardson has something to hide. (e) Politicians always disagree, and this example is no exception.

3 ASSESSMENT NOTE

  1. What can most probably be concluded about the following argument? If she gives you an invitation to her party, then she wants you to come. Since she didn’t give you an invitation, she obviously doesn’t want you to come. (a) You can logically conclude she doesn’t want you to come to the party. (b) The invitation quite possibly was lost, so you can’t conclude any- thing. (c) You can’t logically conclude that she doesn’t want you to come. (d) You can safely conclude if she wanted you to come, she would have given you an invitation. (e) Nothing can be concluded with certainty.

3 Assessment Note

This assessment questionnaire does not form a part of your grade in this course, and individual scores are not recorded. Your answers will help establish whether the objectives of the course are being met. Thank you for your participation.

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