The scientific method - Deduction, induction and abduction - Deduction

5 important questions on The scientific method - Deduction, induction and abduction - Deduction

Two aspects of deduction

1. Form of argument (deductive logic)
2. Form of science (deductive science)

What is a syllogism?

Syllogism is a deductive argument that consists of two premises and one conclusion.

It's formal logic and not concerned with the correctness of the conclusion, but rather whether the structure is valid or not.

What is modus tollens?

Syllogism valid argument; If not Q, therefore not P.
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What are denying antecedent and affirming antecedent?

Denying: If not P, then not Q. However, this is a fallicious argument.

Affirming; If Q, then P. However, this is a fallicious argument.

Deductive logic (syllogism)

This form of argument consist two premises and one conclusion.

For example:
1. All humans are mortal
2. X is a human
3. X is mortal

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