What Is the Minimum Number of Comparisons That Have to Be

question 48

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum number of comparisons that have to be made to find 18 using a sequential search on the list shown in the accompanying figure?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4

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Definitions:

Categorical Syllogisms

A form of reasoning where two premises lead logically to a conclusion, with each statement dealing with categories of things.

Validity Rules

The criteria or guidelines used to determine whether an argument is logically consistent and its conclusions follow from its premises.

Validity Rules

The principles or criteria used to evaluate the soundness of an argument or reasoning process, ensuring that if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

Categorical Proposition

A statement relating two classes or categories, asserting that all, some, or none of the members of one class are included in another.