Definitions to know
A type of deductive argument in which the conclusion connects one category (or term) with another; one conclusion, two premises, and three terms
What is a syllogism?
A sentence that is either true or false
What is a statement?
a particular negative statements
What is an O statement?
Statements are either _ or _
true or false
M is P
S is M
What is Figure 1?
A concept that is expressed precisely in words
What is a term?
The statement that appears to be implied by the other statements in the argument
What is a conclusion?
A universal negative statement
What is an E statement?
Syllogisms are either _ or _
valid or invalid
P is M
M is S
What is Figure 4?
What is an argument?
the predicate of the conclusion
What is the major term?
A particular affirmative statement
What is an I statement?
the science and art of reasoning well
What is Logic?
M is P
M is S
What is Figure 3?
The statement(s) that support or imply the conclusion
What is a premise?
The subject of the conculsion
What is the minor term?
A universal affirmative statement
What is an A statement?
Found once in each premise
What is the middle term?
P is M
S is M
What is Figure 2?