When Making the Venn Diagram of a Categorical Syllogism That

question 135

Multiple Choice

When making the Venn diagram of a categorical syllogism that has one universal premise and one particular premise:

• A)it is usually easier to diagram the universal premise first
• B)it is usually easier to diagram the particular premise first
• C)it is impossible to know which one to diagram first until the conclusion has been diagrammed
• D)it is not easier to diagram either one before the other
• E)there is no need to continue because such a syllogism can never be valid

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Definitions:

Observation

The process of monitoring or noting phenomena with the aim of collecting data or arriving at conclusions.

Application

The act of putting something to use or implementing a concept, method, or device for a particular purpose.

Parsimony

The principle or idea of simplicity, especially in scientific explanations, by preferring the least complicated explanation.

Scope

The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.