Use the Figure Below to Answer the Following Questions

question 47

Multiple Choice

Use the figure below to answer the following questions.
Figure 1A.3.4
-Figure 1A.3.4 illustrates two variables, x and y, which are

• A)negatively related, with slope becoming closer to 0 as x increases from 2 to 16.
• B)positively related, with the slope unchanging as x increases from 2 to 16.
• C)negatively related, with slope becoming farther from 0 as x increases from 2 to 16.
• D)positively related, with slope becoming closer to 0 as x increases from 2 to 16.
• E)positively related, with slope becoming farther from 0 as x increases from 2 to 16.

Understand the concept of validity in deductive reasoning.

Recognize the structure of hypothetical and disjunctive syllogisms.

Distinguish between true premises and conclusions within deductive arguments.

Understand the characteristics of sound arguments.

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