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Truth tables

1.[2p]

How many rows does a truth table with six atoms have?

CorrectNot quite: 64

2.[2p]

An argument is shown to be invalid by a truth table when

Correct

The answer is: some row makes every premise true and the conclusion false

The answer is: some row makes every premise true and the conclusion false

The answer is: some row makes every premise true and the conclusion false

3.[2p]

What is a formula called when it is true in every row of its table?

CorrectNot quite: tautology

4.[3p]

In how many of the eight rows is P→(Q∨R) true?

CorrectNot quite: 7

5.[3p]

Match each formula to its classification.

  • P∨¬P

  • P∧¬P

  • P→Q

  • (P→Q)∨(Q→P)

  • contingency

  • contradiction

  • tautology

  • tautology

Show the answer

P∨¬P: tautology P∧¬P: contradiction P→Q: contingency (P→Q)∨(Q→P): tautology

6.[2p]

The set P, P→Q, ¬Q is consistent.

The answer is: False

Correct

7.[3p]

Which argument is valid?

Correct

The answer is: P∨Q, ¬P, therefore Q

The answer is: P∨Q, ¬P, therefore Q

The answer is: P∨Q, ¬P, therefore Q

8.[2p]

An inconsistent set of premises entails every formula.

Correct

The answer is: True

9.[3p]

Why does the short cut start by assuming the conclusion is false?

Correct

The answer is: It is the only way a counterexample row can look, so the search can be driven backwards from it

The answer is: It is the only way a counterexample row can look, so the search can be driven backwards from it

The answer is: It is the only way a counterexample row can look, so the search can be driven backwards from it