RCMP Police Aptitude Battery (RPAB) · Question
Which statement is an example of a deductive argument?
Deductive arguments move from general premises to a specific, logically certain conclusion. If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
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Question: Which statement is an example of a deductive argument?
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- Every cat I've seen has whiskers, so all cats have whiskers.
- The sun has risen every day; therefore, it will rise tomorrow. ✅ All squares have four equal sides; this shape is a square; therefore, it has four equal sides.
- It rained on Tuesday and Wednesday, so it will probably rain on Thursday.
Correct answer: All squares have four equal sides; this shape is a square; therefore, it has four equal sides.
Explanation: Deductive arguments move from general premises to a specific, logically certain conclusion. If the premises are true, the conclusion must be true.
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