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Efn/M/521:Logic And Education Question Paper

Efn/M/521:Logic And Education

Course:Master Of Education

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011

INSTITUTE OF OPEN LEARNING
EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF EDUCATION
EFN/M/521: LOGIC AND EDUCATION
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DATE: WEDNESDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 9.00 A.M. - 12.00 NOON

INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions.

1.
a)Clarify the meaning of the following concepts as used in logic.
i)Logic
ii)Argument
iii)Validity
iv)Syllogism
v)Fallacy
vi)Categorical proposition
vii)Enthymeme
viii) Soundness
ix)Ambiguity

b)
“It is not satisfactory to characterize deductive arguments as those in which
particular conclusions are inferred from general premises; nor is it
satisfactory to characterize inductive arguments as those in which general
conclusions are inferred from particular premises”. Demonstrate the truth of
this statement using appropriate counter examples.(30 marks)

2.
Articulate the role of logic in the promotion of critical judgment and effective
communication.(20 marks)

3. Using relevant examples show how fallacies hinder effective teaching and learning.(20 marks)
4.
a)What factors undermine reasoning among staff and students in your school?

b)Explain the benefit of developing reasoning skills among both staff and students.(20 marks)

5.
Using different kinds of definition show how definitions work in avoiding or
correcting mistakes in reasoning .(20 marks)

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