Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
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What is an Indicator Word?
A
A term that often appears in arguments that signals or hints that either the premise or conclusion is coming. “Because” signals a premise, “therefore” signals a conclusion, etc.
2
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What is a deductive argument?
A
Arguments that give logically conclusive support to the arguments conclusion.
3
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What is an inductive argument?
A
An argument that is supposed to offer only probable support for the arguments conclusion.
4
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What is valid and invalid?
A
In a valid argument, if the premises are true then the conclusion must be true. In an invalid argument, even if the premise(s) are true, the conclusion isn’t always true.
