After reviewing Ch. 2:

1. Explain the difference between validity and soundness of arguments. Useyour ownexamples to illustrate this difference. Keep in mind that validity and soundness are evaluative criteria that apply only to deductive arguments; inductive arguments are evaluated as either strong or weak (if strong with all true premises, they're considered cogent).

2. Determine whether the following argument is best interpreted as being inductive or deductive. Also state the criteria you used in reaching your decision (i.e., presence of indicator words, the nature of the inferential link between premises and conclusion, or the character or form of argumentation).

"Paying off terrorists in exchange for hostages is not a wise policy, since such action will only lead them to take more hostages in the future."

After studying Ch. 3:

3. Explain the three main types and purposes of definitions. Also, provide your own examples for each.

Instructions:Provide thoughtful and thorough responses to the prompts in the initial post, and engage in meaningful exchanges with classmates in subsequent replies. If you use sources, be sure to reference them in accordance with APA guidelines.Regarding sources, it is by no means necessary to consult any references aside from the textbook; remember: it is your own thoughts, analyses and examples that count.