Concept explainers
To find: Whether the stated conclusion is valid based on the given information, if not, write invalid, and use Venn diagram.
Answer to Problem 25PPS
The conclusion is invalid.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Some nurses wear blue uniforms. Sabrina is a nurse.
Conclusion: Sabrina wears a blue uniform.
Calculation:
Draw a Venn diagram. According to the conditional, some nurses wear blue uniforms. So, draw a
S is inside the circle for “Nurses.” It is possible that S is inside or outside the circle for “Blue uniforms.” So, S might not wear a blue uniform.
Therefore, the statement is invalid.
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