propositions
A statement is...
an assertion or proposition that is either true or false
What does clarity mean in argument evaluation?
The argument is clear and Straightforward.
an inference is...
an assertion or proposition that is either true or false
What does “credibility” ask about the argument?
Are the facts or sources trustworthy?
what are the 4 types of premises?
Descriptive, Prescriptive, Analogical, Definitional
What does “relevance” mean for a premise?
Does the statement help support the conclusion?
what is a proposition? Give an example (about the sky).
Propositions are known as assertions or statements; The sky is blue
What does “completeness” check for?
Are any important ideas missing or implied?
an argument is...
a set of statements, some of which function as premises and one of which functions as a
conclusion. Every argument contains an inference from a premise or premises to a conclusion
What does “soundness” mean in a deductive argument?
The premises are true and lead to a true conclusion.