A Categorical Syllogism Is Valid If

question 221

Multiple Choice

A categorical syllogism is valid if:

• A)the Venn diagram of the premises has only Xs and no shading
• B)the Venn diagram of the premises has only shading and no Xs
• C)the Venn diagram of the premises and the Venn diagram of the conclusion contain exactly the same information
• D)the Venn diagram of the premises does not contain any information beyond what is contained in the Venn diagram of the conclusion
• E)the Venn diagram of the conclusion does not contain any information beyond what is contained in the Venn diagram of the premises

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