The following argument is an instance of one of the five inference forms MP, MT, HS, DS, Conj.Identify the form. $$\begin{array} { l }
( \mathrm { Y } \cdot \mathrm { O } ) \supset \mathrm { R } \
\mathrm { R } \supset ( \mathrm { H } \cdot \mathrm { N } ) \
( \mathrm { Y } \cdot \mathrm { O } ) \supset ( \mathrm { H } \cdot \mathrm { N } )
\end{array}$$

Question

The following argument is an instance of one of the five inference forms MP, MT, HS, DS, Conj.Identify the form. $$\begin{array} { l } 
( \mathrm { Y } \cdot \mathrm { O } ) \supset \mathrm { R } \
\mathrm { R } \supset ( \mathrm { H } \cdot \mathrm { N } ) \
( \mathrm { Y } \cdot \mathrm { O } ) \supset ( \mathrm { H } \cdot \mathrm { N } )
\end{array}$$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This argument is an instance of Hypothetical Syllogism (HS), which occurs when two conditional statements are combined in such a way that the antecedent (if-part) of one statement is connected to the consequent (then-part) of another to form a new conditional statement.

The Following Argument Is an Instance of One of the Five