IIA Exam IIA-CGAP Topic 7 Question 85 Discussion

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Question #: 85
Topic #: 7

________ result when evidence is used incorrectly. Where as ________ result from a failure to follow the logic of a series of statements. Deductive arguments are based on a series of statements or premises. Deductive logic states that if a series of premises is true, then the conclusion must also be true.

AInductive fallacies, Deductive fallacies

BDeductive fallacies, Inductive fallacies

CAll of the above.

DNone of the above.

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Earlean

5 months ago

Deductive logic? Sounds like something straight out of a Sherlock Holmes novel. Elementary, my dear Watson!

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Dean

5 months ago

Yes, deductive fallacies occur when the logic of the statements is flawed.

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Niesha

5 months ago

B) Deductive fallacies, Inductive fallacies

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Kayleigh

5 months ago

Deductive logic is all about drawing conclusions based on premises.

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Lai

5 months ago

A) Inductive fallacies, Deductive fallacies

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Walton

5 months ago

I agree with Jacquelyne. Deductive arguments rely on the logical connection between premises and conclusion, so the correct answer should be B) Deductive fallacies, Inductive fallacies.

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Jacquelyne

5 months ago

Really? I thought it was B) Deductive fallacies, Inductive fallacies because deductive arguments are based on a series of premises.

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Lashon

6 months ago

This question is making my head spin. Maybe I should have paid more attention in that philosophy class.

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Zana

6 months ago

I'm going with C. All of the above. Gotta cover all my bases, you know?

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Maryrose

5 months ago

I agree with you. Deductive arguments are based on a series of statements or premises, and if those premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true.

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Reita

5 months ago

I think it's B. Deductive fallacies result when evidence is used incorrectly, while inductive fallacies result from a failure to follow the logic of a series of statements.

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