Deductive Storylines

1. Which deductive chain works? 

Answer: Deductions are only given when receipts are provided, you have not provided receipts therefore you are not entitled to a deduction.

 

 2. What is wrong with this deductive argument?

SO WHAT – 

Maude, like all firefighters, loves swimming

SUPPORTING POINTS – 

Statement: Maude loves swimming

Comment: Maude is a firefighter

Conclusion: Therefore, all firefighters swim

Answer: All of the above -the argument does not flow from the general to the particular, the comment does not truly comment on the statement and it uses classic logic, not storylining logic as it aims to prove a point rather than lead to an action.

 

3. What is wrong with this deductive argument?

Statement: OilyCo's profits are falling in line with the oil price

Comment: The legislative environment in the US is getting tougher for corporates

Conclusion: OilyCo should sell its PNG oil and gas interests

Answer: All of the above – The comment does not truly comment on the statement, The argument does not flow from the general to the particular and the conclusion does not flow from the comment or the statement.