When Using a Venn Diagram to Analyze a Syllogism with the Traditional

question 22

Multiple Choice

When using a Venn diagram to analyze a syllogism with the traditional view of existential import, universal propositions are marked by:

• A)shading out the entire circle belonging to the subject term
• B)shading out the entire circle belonging to the predicate term
• C)placing an X somewhere in the circle belonging to the subject term, and another X somewhere in the circle belonging to the predicate term
• D)placing two Xs somewhere in the circle belonging to the subject term
• E)shading part of the circle belonging to the subject term, and then placing one or two Xs elsewhere

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Definitions:

Identical Boxes

Boxes that are exactly the same in size, shape, and appearance, typically used for uniform packaging or storage.

Divisible

Capable of being divided or separated into smaller parts without leaving a remainder.

Conditional Probability

The chance of a specific event happening when it is known that another event has occurred.

Multiplication Law

A principle used in probability that determines the likelihood of two independent events occurring together.