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Definitions
Analyzing Reasoning
Evaluating Reasoning
100
Reasoning is not to discern relevant value of any piece of ready material
false
100
The process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises
Reasoning
100
Prove(that), show(that) and indicates(that) are all examples of _______ markers.
conclusion markers
100
Jen is either in San Diego or in Tokyo. Since she is not in Tokyo, she is in San Diego. Valid or invalid?
Valid
200
An argument which has all true premises and conclusion is an invalid argument.
False. Valid arguments have all true premises and conclusion
200
To examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of
Analyzing
200
Cats with long hair shed all over the house so you should not get a long-haired cat. I have heard that they also have lots of fleas. What is the premise and conclusion?
P¹-Long-haired cats shed all over the house P²-Long-haired cats have a lot of fleas C-You should not get a long haired cat
200
Pets are nice and cuddly. Therefore, all animals are nice and cuddly Bias or Generalization?
Hasty generalization
300
Good reasoning is based on evidence, rather than on wishful thinking or rash appeals to emotion
Very very True!
300
To judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of
Evaluating
300
Fairdale will win the championship because they have the best team. What is the premise and conclusion?
P-Fairdale has the best team C-They will win
300
All trees are plants. The redwood is a tree. Therefore, the redwood is a plant. Sound or unsound?
Sound, because the argument is valid and premises are true
400
What the argument is attempting verify or show is true
Conclusion
400
The national coal strike, now into its seventh week, has caused untold hardships on the miners, their families, and the rest of the winter-weary nation. Fact or opinion?
Fact
500
Statements that present all the pieces of evidence that prove the conclusion is true.
Premise
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