LR - Types and Degrees of Conclusions Flashcards
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Comparisons
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compares two elements with each other, or; compares one element with itself
2
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Causation
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one thing directly affects another
3
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Assessments
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an arguer assigns a certain subjective attribute to something
4
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Recommendations
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asserts the best method or course of action; in a negative form recommends against a certain method or course of action
5
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Predictions
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asserts the arguer’s opinion about something that will take place in the near or distant future
6
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Simple Beliefs
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plain claims that the arguer believes to be true and that aren’t comparisons, assessments, recommendations, or predictions
7
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Definite
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indicates that something is true 100% or 0% of the time
8
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Indefinite
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indicates that something isn’t necessarily true 100% or 0%
