Evaluate the Validity of the Chain of Conditionals

question 168

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the validity of the chain of conditionals.
-Premise: If I take a shower, I use soap. Premise: If I use soap, my skin becomes dry.
Conclusion: If I take a shower, my skin becomes dry.

• A)Valid
• B)Invalid

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables in which an increase in one variable is associated with a decrease in the other.

Correlational Studies

Studies designed to yield information concerning the degree of relationship between two variables.

Ex Post Facto Design

A scientific study in which the values of the independent variable are not manipulated, but selected by the experimenter after the groups have naturally divided themselves.

Descriptive Research

A method of research that aims to observe and describe characteristics of a subject without influencing it.