Chapter 1

Question 1

What is a statement

Answer 1

An assertion that something is or is not the case

Question 2

What is an argument

Answer 2

Group of statemetns in which some of them (the premises) are intended to support another of them ( the conclusion)

Question 3

What is inference

Answer 3

Spot on! Inference is the process of drawing a conclusion from available information or evidence. It’s essentially taking what you know and logically deducing something new from it. This process is a fundamental aspect of reasoning and problem-solving.

For example, if you see dark clouds in the sky, you might infer that it’s going to rain soon. You’re using your knowledge of weather patterns to draw a conclusion.

Question 4

What is an explanation

Answer 4

Why or how somethng is the case

Question 5

What is a claim

Answer 5

A statement

Question 6

Conclusion

Answer 6

In an argument. the statement that the premises are intended to support

Question 7

Explanation

Answer 7

A statement or statemetns intended to tell why or how something is the case

Question 8

What are indicator words

Answer 8

Words that are frequently found in argumetns and signal that a premise or conclusion is present

Question 9

Premise

Answer 9

In an argument, a statemtn or reason given in support of the conclusion