Asked by Shelbi Battenfield on Apr 27, 2024
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In the statement form p • q, the component statement variables p and q are called:
A) conjuncts
B) disjuncts
C) antecedents
D) consequents
E) There is no special name for the component statements.
Conjuncts
The individual statements or elements that are joined together with a logical connector to form a conjunction.
Disjuncts
Elements within a disjunction, a logical structure where at least one of the parts must be true for the whole to be considered true.
Antecedents
In logic, the conditions or propositions that precede and imply the consequent in a conditional statement.
- Understand the terminology used in logical statements, including connectives and statement variables.
Verified Answer
EN
Elvin NismanApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The symbol "•" represents the logical operator "and". The component statement variables that are connected by the "and" symbol are called conjuncts. Therefore, choice A is the best choice.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the terminology used in logical statements, including connectives and statement variables.