An argument whose premises make it's conclusion likely
Inductive Argument
100
an argument where the conclusion is the same or similar to it's premises, or when someone uses what they are trying to prove as part of their proof
Circular Reasoning
100
Drawing a conclusion about an entire group based on a single case (or a few cases)
Hasty Generalization
100
To prove that something is not true
Refute (verb)
100
A general statement that originates from a few cases
Generalization (noun)
200
An argument whose premises make it's conclusion certain
Deductive Argument
200
Latin Meaning "to the man" or "to the person"
When someone attacks the person making the argument, instead of the argument they're making
Ad Hominem
200
Arguing that because 2 things are similar in one way, they share some other characteristic as well OR comparing 2 things that are not really that similar
False/Weak Analogy
200
The foundation of an argument or theory
Premise (noun)
200
Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument
Logical (adjective)
300
Latin Meaning "does not follow"
When the conclusion does not follow the premises
Non Sequitur
300
Latin meaning "after this, therefore because of this"
When it is assumed that because one event happened after another event, the first event caused the second event
Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
300
A name that is wrong or not proper or appropriate
Misnomer (noun)
300
A mistaken belief or unsound argument
Fallacy (noun)
400
When premises assume that one action will inevitably lead to another unwanted action, through a series of small steps between
Slippery Slope
400
Refuting an extreme or exaggerated version of someone's argument instead if their actual argument
Straw Man
400
A comparison of two things, usually for the purpose of explanation or clarification
Analogy (noun)
500
using the popularity of a belief to prove that it is true
Ad Populum aka "Bandwagon"
500
The act of proving something is false by using arguments or evidence