(M) Lesson 4: Arguments and Inferences

Question 1

The third and last part of ideogenesis

Answer 1

Inference

Question 2

A point of inquiry in trying to understand the relationships between multiple propositions being asserted

Answer 2

Inference

Question 3

The process of linking propositions by affirming one of them on the basis of one or more other propositions

Answer 3

Inference

Question 4

In the process of ____, you now have a multitude of propositions which are entirely related to one another

Answer 4

Inferring

Question 5

Using ______ means being able to construct arguments

Answer 5

Inference

Question 6

Any group of propositions of which one follows from the others; they provide support or are grounds for the truth of that one

Answer 6

Arguments

Question 7

Arguments consist of an _____, the ____ _____ and the _______ ______ which are propositions that give justice to what you’re saying.

Answer 7

Argument, main point, supporting points

Question 8

Types of Inferences

Drawn directly from one premise without any mediation of another premise; normally seen in the 2-statement format

Answer 8

Intermediate

Question 9

Types of Inferences

What is the 2-statement format?

Answer 9

Statement A (main point) and statement B (conclusion)

Question 10

Types of Inferences

T or F: You can come up with a conclusion based on two premises without other intervening premises to support the claim

Answer 10

F

One premise only

Question 11

Types of Inferences

T or F: A single statement already has enough proof to be justified in the claim

Answer 11

T

Question 12

Types of Inferences

It is drawn from more than one premise as in the case of syllogisms; often seen in the 3-statement format.

Answer 12

Mediate

Question 13

Types of Inferences

T or F: In a mediate inference, there is an intervening premise that is trying to support the premise that you have.

Answer 13

T

There could be 1, 2 or 3.

Question 14

This must have some structure within the cluster of propositions that exhibit some inference

Answer 14

Arguments

Question 15

What are the parts of an argument?

Answer 15

Premise (Support) and Conclusion (Main Point)

Question 16

Parts of an Argument

It is what is being talked about.

Answer 16

Main Point (Conclusion)

Question 17

Parts of an Argument

It provides justification to what the passage is saying in the discussion

Answer 17

Premise (Support)

Question 18

What do you need to determine to identify an argument?

Answer 18

Form and quality

Question 19

It is ideal that you have an argument that is both ____ and ____

Answer 19

True and valid

Question 20

Kinds of Arguments

It provides conclusive (there is enough proof) grounds for its conclusion.

Answer 20

Deductive

Question 21

Kinds of Arguments

They require to be validated by checking the necessary relations of the premises to the conclusion.

Answer 21

Deductive

Question 22

Kinds of Arguments

If the establishment of the relation fails to manifest, it becomes invalid

Answer 22

Deductive

Question 23

Kinds of Arguments

Starts with general ideas and come up with specific outcomes

Answer 23

Deductive

Question 24

Kinds of Arguments

Often used by science to come up with answers from general understood ideas

Answer 24

Deductive

Question 25

Kinds of Arguments

The premises give only some degree of probability but not certainty to its conclusion

Answer 25

Inductive

Question 26

Kinds of Arguments

Validity and invalidity does not apply

Answer 26

Inductive

Question 27

Kinds of Arguments

Can be classified whether they are better or worse OR weaker or stronger

Answer 27

Inductive

Question 28

Kinds of Arguments

Presents what-if scenarios

Answer 28

Inductive

Question 29

Kinds of Arguments

Stems from specific ideas to general points which may or may not happen

Answer 29

Inductive

Question 30

T or F: Just because there’s an indicator doesn’t mean that it has an argument in it.

Answer 30

T

Question 31

T or F: All propositions are considered as premises and conclusions.

Answer 31

F

Not all, some are just passing comments called explanations.

Question 32

If a passage is lengthy and contains multiple arguments, use the ________ to investigate and find the primary conclusion.

Answer 32

Diagram Technique

Question 33

Term used for when certain premises do not explicitly show the passage but rather it is implied from the text.

Answer 33

Enthymemes

Question 34

Hellaur, please study the standard forms of Inferences

Answer 34

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