Question

In your own words, create three simple arguments. Each argument should instantiate one of the valid or invalid argument.

Answer 1

Valid argument means when all the premises or statements are true , argument or conclusion must be true .

While invalid argument refer to condition when all premises are true but argument or conclusion is false .

1)

Premise 1 All athletes are fit.

Premise 2 Merry is an Athlete .

Conclusion Merry is Fit .

It is a valid argument .

2)

Premise 1 One who is good at maths is good at science .

Premise 2 David is good at Science .

Conclusion David is good at maths .

This is an invalid arguement because those who are good at maths are good in science but it is not necessary , as per premise , that all who are good in science must be good in maths. There is possibility that David ia good in science but not in maths .

3)

Premise 1 All birds produce egg

Premise 2 Parrot is a bird.

Conclusion Parrot produces egg.

It is a valid arguement because if both premise are true , conclusion is always true .