Determine Whether the Following Argument Is Valid

question 163

Short Answer

Determine whether the following argument is valid. Rainy days make gardens grow. Gardens don't grow if it is not hot. It always rains on a day that is not hot. Therefore, if it is not hot, then it is hot.

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Definitions:

Interaction

In research, this refers to the effect that variables have on each other when combined.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.

Manipulation Check

A measure used to determine whether the manipulations in an experiment have the intended effect on the subjects.

Interactions

The ways in which variables influence each other in research, which can complicate the interpretation of a study's results.