In the space below, use the Inventory Method to evaluate the following argument for validity. Be sure to include both the Inventory List, as well as a clear stance on if it is valid or invalid. No P are M. Some M are S. Thus, some S are not P.

A child in halo traction reports severe and unrelenting pain, is very pale, and reports a tingling feeling.  Which should be the nurse’s response to these findings?  

Is the following argument valid or invalid? Either I will eat pizza or salad. I will not eat pizza. Thus, I will eat salad. 

Translate the following English sentence into CL. Your answer should be one of the four standard forms (A, E, I, or O), and include proper category terms: Not all who wander are lost. 

Is the following possible or impossible? An invalid argument with all and only true premises.

Translate the following English sentence into CL. Your answer should be one of the four standard forms (A, E, I, or O), and include proper category terms: Not all birds can fly. 

Is the following possible or impossible? A sound argument with a false conclusion. 

Part 3 – Informal Test of Validity Questions 10-19 will contain a series of arguments. Use the informal test of validity to test each one for validity. 5 points each for a total of 50 points.

In case of a death by fire, which of the following means of identification is considered the best?

Which of the following statements is true of ligature strangulation?