Critical Reasoning Flashcards
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Weaken Arguments
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Trigger: Weaken Response: 1. What info do they want? Outside info that hurts the argument 2. How do I find this? Conclusion Premise Assumption 3. Predict what the answer should DO Suggest other factors that make the conclusion less likely 4. POE
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Assumption Argument
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Trigger: Critical reasoning Response: 1. What info do they want? 2. How do I find this? Conclusion Premise Gap 3. Predict what the answer should DO 4. POE (find the hell no's)
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Strengthen Argument
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Trigger: Strengthen Response: 1. Find outside info ignored by arguments that fills holes or defends 2. How do I find this? Conclusion Premise Assumption 3. Predict what the answer should DO 4. POE
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Causal Pattern Argument
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Trigger: Causal Argument Response: 1. Conclusion Premise Effect, Cause, Proof Assumption 2. Weaken Offer evidence to show that it's coincidence Show counter example Identify other possible causes 3. POE