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*REFER to the Week 07 textbook reading to compose an answer to the following:
ANALYZE the syllogisms below. Answer the following questions for each syllogism:
1. Is this syllogism deductive or inductive? Why?
2. Is the syllogism deductively valid? Why or why not?
3. Identify the premises and the conclusion for each syllogism.
Syllogism 1
All college students are required to take a Humanities class.
Critical Thinking is a Humanities class.
All college students take Critical Thinking.
Syllogism 2
All college students study.
Ernie is a college student.
Therefore, Ernie studies.
Syllogism 3
All college students attend class.
Cindy attends class.
Therefore, Cindy is a college student.
Syllogism 4 (This syllogism is different.)
Two girls submit an assignment,
The two submissions are identical,
Therefore, ___________________ (you provide the conclusion to make this a Deductive Syllogism)