Question

Explain the difference between the conditional and the bi conditional. Include in your explanation the specific truth conditions for each connective. Include in your explanation the specific truth conditions for each connective. State why it is important to understand the difference between these two connectives. In Your response to give an example of a conditional and biconditional as it might arise in your personal or professional life.

Answer 1

Conditional statement is one which is either true or false. While, in case of a bi-conditional statement "if and only if" condtion is applicable, i.e. only if all the conditions are satisfied, is the truth achieved.

We can relate conditional and bi-conditional in various aspects of our personal and professional lives. For example, when applying for a job, one either gets the job or does not. This is conditional. While, the interviewer, selects a candidate on basis of him being able to satisfy all the requirements for the position i.e. education, experience, skills, motivation, candidate's personal and professional goals, and other aspects. Only if all these elements are ok and confirming with the requirement, is the candidate selected. This is an example of bi-conditional.