Determine whether the argument is valid or invalid. If valid, name the type of reasoning, and if invalid, determine the error in reasoning. If Al understands logic, then he enjoys this sort of problem. Al does not understand logic. Therefore, Al does not enjoy this sort of problem. valid; direct reasoning valid; indirect reasoning     valid; transitive reasoning invalid; false chain pattern invalid; fallacy of the inverse

Learning Target L4: I can represent a logical argument as a conditional statement. I can determine if an argument is valid or a fallacy. I can use rules of inference to discuss the validity of an argument. I can identify and discuss common fallacies. Determine whether the argument is valid. Explain your answer by writing the argument in the form and stating whether this is valid (why?) or invalid (why): 1. premise 1 premise 2 conclusion 1. If you love cats, then you're a good person. You don't love cats. You're a dog person. Therefore you're not a good person. 2. Every even integer is Enlightened. Since 512 is an even number, therefore we conclude it is Enlight- ened.

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Which of the following arguments are valid? Explain your reasoning. (a) I have a student in my class who is getting an A. Therefore, John, a student in my class, is getting an A. (b) Every Girl Scout who sells at least 30 boxes of cookies will get a prize. Suzy, a Girl Scout, got a prize. Therefore, Suzy sold at least 30 boxes of cookies.