For each of the syllogisms below, answer the following short answer questions. Use complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Include an APA style citation for any resources used below your responses.
1. Is this syllogism deductive or inductive? Why?
2. Is the syllogism deductively valid? Why or why not?
3. Identify the premises and the conclusion for each syllogism.
Syllogism 1
All college students are required to take a Humanities class.
Critical Thinking is a Humanities class.
All college students take Critical Thinking.
Syllogism 2
All college students study.
Ernie is a college student.
Therefore, Ernie studies.
Syllogism 3
All college students attend class.
Cindy attends class.
Therefore, Cindy is a college student.
Syllogism 4 (This syllogism is different.)
Two girls submit an assignment,
The two submissions are identical,
Therefore, ___________________ (you provide the conclusion to make this a Deductive Syllogism)
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