Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)can never be perpendicular to
• B)can be aligned parallel to
• C)must be perpendicular to
• D)can never be aligned parallel to

Distinguish between literal and metaphorical definitions.

Recognize the role of abstraction level in selecting a genus for definitions.

Identify examples of stipulative definitions and understand their purpose.

Differentiate between too broad and too narrow definitions by analyzing the number of differentia.

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Definitions:

Existential Generalization

A logical inference rule stating that if something is true for some member of a domain, then it is true that there exists something in that domain for which the proposition holds.

Quantifier Negation

The process of changing the quantifier in a statement, such as from "all" to "not all," to negate its original meaning.

Universal Generalization

A principle of deductive reasoning that allows one to conclude that something is true for all cases after confirming it is true in every observed case.

Existential Instantiation

A logical principle that states from the knowledge that something exists, one can infer the existence of an instance of that thing.