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Predicate Logic and Sociology

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What is the primary focus of predicate logic?

  1. The study of the relationship between subjects and predicates

  2. The study of the structure of arguments

  3. The study of the validity of syllogisms

  4. The study of the logical consequences of statements


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Predicate logic is a branch of logic that deals with the relationship between subjects and predicates in a proposition.

Which of the following is a valid syllogism?

  1. All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

  2. All dogs are mammals. Cats are not dogs. Therefore, cats are not mammals.

  3. All birds have feathers. Penguins are birds. Therefore, penguins have feathers.

  4. All fish live in water. Whales live in water. Therefore, whales are fish.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A valid syllogism is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

What is the difference between a proposition and a predicate?

  1. A proposition is a statement that is either true or false, while a predicate is a property or characteristic of a subject.

  2. A proposition is a statement that is either true or false, while a predicate is a function that maps a subject to a truth value.

  3. A proposition is a statement that is either true or false, while a predicate is a term that refers to a property or characteristic of a subject.

  4. A proposition is a statement that is either true or false, while a predicate is a term that refers to a class of objects.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A proposition is a statement that is either true or false, while a predicate is a property or characteristic of a subject.

What is the role of predicate logic in sociology?

  1. It is used to analyze the structure of social institutions.

  2. It is used to study the relationship between social groups.

  3. It is used to develop theories about social behavior.

  4. It is used to all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Predicate logic is used in sociology to analyze the structure of social institutions, study the relationship between social groups, and develop theories about social behavior.

Which of the following is an example of a predicate in sociology?

  1. Gender

  2. Race

  3. Social class

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gender, race, and social class are all examples of predicates in sociology.

What is the difference between a universal and a particular proposition?

  1. A universal proposition makes a claim about all members of a class, while a particular proposition makes a claim about some members of a class.

  2. A universal proposition makes a claim about all members of a class, while a particular proposition makes a claim about one member of a class.

  3. A universal proposition makes a claim about all members of a class, while a particular proposition makes a claim about a subset of a class.

  4. A universal proposition makes a claim about all members of a class, while a particular proposition makes a claim about a specific member of a class.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A universal proposition makes a claim about all members of a class, while a particular proposition makes a claim about some members of a class.

What is the difference between a positive and a negative proposition?

  1. A positive proposition affirms something, while a negative proposition denies something.

  2. A positive proposition asserts something, while a negative proposition negates something.

  3. A positive proposition states something, while a negative proposition contradicts something.

  4. A positive proposition declares something, while a negative proposition refutes something.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A positive proposition affirms something, while a negative proposition denies something.

What is the difference between a categorical and a hypothetical proposition?

  1. A categorical proposition makes a claim about a class of objects, while a hypothetical proposition makes a claim about a relationship between two propositions.

  2. A categorical proposition makes a statement about a class of objects, while a hypothetical proposition makes a statement about a relationship between two statements.

  3. A categorical proposition makes an assertion about a class of objects, while a hypothetical proposition makes an assertion about a relationship between two assertions.

  4. A categorical proposition makes a declaration about a class of objects, while a hypothetical proposition makes a declaration about a relationship between two declarations.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A categorical proposition makes a claim about a class of objects, while a hypothetical proposition makes a claim about a relationship between two propositions.

What is the difference between a deductive and an inductive argument?

  1. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the evidence.

  2. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

  3. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is implied by the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is suggested by the evidence.

  4. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is inferred from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is extrapolated from the evidence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the evidence.

What is the difference between a sound and a valid argument?

  1. A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while a valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

  2. A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion is supported by the evidence, while a valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

  3. A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion is implied by the premises, while a valid argument is one in which the conclusion is inferred from the premises.

  4. A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion is extrapolated from the evidence, while a valid argument is one in which the conclusion is suggested by the evidence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while a valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

What is the difference between a fallacy and a valid argument?

  1. A fallacy is an argument that is based on a false premise, while a valid argument is an argument that is based on a true premise.

  2. A fallacy is an argument that is based on an invalid inference, while a valid argument is an argument that is based on a valid inference.

  3. A fallacy is an argument that is based on a misleading premise, while a valid argument is an argument that is based on a clear and concise premise.

  4. A fallacy is an argument that is based on an ambiguous premise, while a valid argument is an argument that is based on an unambiguous premise.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A fallacy is an argument that is based on an invalid inference, while a valid argument is an argument that is based on a valid inference.

What is the difference between a deductive and an inductive fallacy?

  1. A deductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion does not follow logically from the premises, while an inductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not supported by the evidence.

  2. A deductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not implied by the premises, while an inductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not suggested by the evidence.

  3. A deductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not inferred from the premises, while an inductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not extrapolated from the evidence.

  4. A deductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not declared from the premises, while an inductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not stated from the evidence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion does not follow logically from the premises, while an inductive fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not supported by the evidence.

What is the difference between a categorical and a hypothetical fallacy?

  1. A categorical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a class of objects, while a hypothetical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a relationship between two propositions.

  2. A categorical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a statement about a class of objects, while a hypothetical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a statement about a relationship between two statements.

  3. A categorical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about an assertion about a class of objects, while a hypothetical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about an assertion about a relationship between two assertions.

  4. A categorical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a declaration about a class of objects, while a hypothetical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a declaration about a relationship between two declarations.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A categorical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a class of objects, while a hypothetical fallacy is an argument in which the conclusion is not about a relationship between two propositions.

What is the difference between a deductive and an inductive argument?

  1. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the evidence.

  2. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises.

  3. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is implied by the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is suggested by the evidence.

  4. A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion is inferred from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is extrapolated from the evidence.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A deductive argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, while an inductive argument is one in which the conclusion is supported by the evidence.

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