What Type of Hypothetical Syllogism Is the Following? If $p$ , Then

question 138

Multiple Choice

What type of hypothetical syllogism is the following? if $p$ , then $q$
not p
not $q$

• A)pure hypothetical
• B)modus ponens
• C)modus tollens
• D)invalid-commits the fallacy of denying the antecedent
• E)invalid-commits the fallacy of affirming the consequent

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Definitions:

Abiotic

Referring to non-living chemical and physical factors in the environment which affect ecosystems.

Biotic

Relating to or resulting from living things, especially in their ecological relations.

Ecosystems

Communities of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

Pyramid of Biomass

A depiction of the decreasing mass of organisms found as one ascends through the food chain.