Is this a proposition? "What is your favorite kind of cookie?"

The common definition for logic is that it is the art and science of _____ well.

Deductive, Inductive, or Abductive? "All aliens like snickerdoodles. Fred is an alien. Therefore, Fred likes snickerdoodles."

A principle that applies when we're explaining things. It says that our explanations shouldn't make more assumptions than necessary.

An imaginary story designed to challenge our thinking.

Focuses on words, statements, and arguments in natural conversation.

A good reason taht connects an argument's evidence to its claim.

An attempt to give reasons for a point of view.

A ______ is the main point, supported by the argument's premises.

A deductive argument in which it is not possible for the premises to be true but the conclusion to be false.

A valid deductive argument with true premises.

Deductive, Inductive, or Abductive? "The butler had a weapon and the opportunity. He probably had a motive, too. It’s likely that he committed the crime."

Which act of the mind? "No gerbils are invisible. That’s because all invisible things are cats, and no cats are gerbils."