Logical Reasoning Flashcards
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Deductive Argument
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From general to particular
2
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Deductive argument subdivisions?
A
- Valid argument
- Invalid argument
3
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Valid argument?
A
Not possible to have false conclusion if all premises are true
4
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Invalid argument?
A
Possible to have false conclusion even if all premises are true
5
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Syllogism
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Argument consisting of exactly two premises and one conclusion
6
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Syllogism subdivisions?
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- Categorical
- Hypothetical
- Disjunctive
7
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Categorical syllogism?
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Begins with All, No, or Some
8
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Hypothetical syllogism?
A
Conditional statements If, Then
9
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Disjunctive syllogism?
A
Either, Or statements
10
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Inductive argument subdivisions?
A
- Strong argument
- Weak argument
11
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Strong argument
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An argument that succeeds in providing probable but not conclusive, logical support for its conclusion
12
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Weak argument
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An argument that fails to provide probable support for its conclusion
13
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Forms of Inductive Arguments
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- Prediction
- Argument from Analogy
- Generalization
- Argument from Authority
- Argument based on Signs
- Casual Inference
