Arguments

Question 1

What is an argument

Answer 1

Argumentation is a process of reasoning which shows justification and explanation for a given judgement or conclusion

Question 2

What are the 2 basic statements of an argument?

Answer 2

1. Premise statement
2. Conclusion statement

Question 3

What is a premise

Answer 3

It is a supporting statement. It is the starting point of an argument, containing the known truth from which the inferential move begins

Question 4

What is a conclusion

Answer 4

It is a supported statement, the statement that is accepted as true on the basis of the premise

Question 5

When is an argument valid

Answer 5

It is valid when the conclusion follows from the premises and vice versa

Question 6

When is an argument sound

Answer 6

An argument is sound with respect to its matter

Question 7

What is a conjunctive argument

Answer 7

This form of argument is one in which the truth or falsity of two separate propositions are considered

Question 8

What is a disjunctive argument

Answer 8

It is when the two components of a statement are mutually exclusive

Question 9

What is a hypothetical argument

Answer 9

A certain condition is set with the idea in mind that, I’d that condition is met, then certain consequences will follow

Question 10

Types of argument process

Answer 10

1. Deductive argument
2. Inductive argument

Question 11

What is a deductive argument process

Answer 11

This argument proceeds from general or universal instances in order to draw a particular conclusion

Question 12

What is an inductive argument process

Answer 12

This one proceeds form particular or singular instances in order to draw a general or universal conclusion

Question 13

What are some indicators for premises

Answer 13

Because, since, on account of etc.

Question 14

What are some indicators for conclusions

Answer 14

Therefore, thus, consequently etc.