Mid-Term (Definitions)

Question 1

Inductive

Answer 1

The conclusion is likely or probably true (not trying to prove fully) and goes specific to general

Question 2

Deductive

Answer 2

The conclusion is absolute (general to specific) premises are true, conclusion cant be false

Question 3

Invalid Argument (Only used for deductive arguments)

Answer 3

Premises are true conclusion is not

Question 4

Valid Argument (Only used for deductive arguments)

Answer 4

Premises are true (probably) conclusion is also true

Question 5

Sound argument

Answer 5

A sound argument is the most perfect argument for a deductive argument

Question 6

Weak Argument (Only used for inductive arguments)

Answer 6

Weak - if there are more questions left over

Question 7

Strong Argument (Only used for inductive arguments)

Answer 7

Strong - if there is no questions left

Question 8

Cogent Argument

Answer 8

Cogent argument is the most perfect argument for Inductive arguments

Question 9

Vagueness

Answer 9

Vagueness: No clear meaning to an expression

Question 10

Ambiguity

Answer 10

Ambiguity: Two or more meanings to the expressions

Question 11

Equivocation

Answer 11

Equivocation: Use a word in one sense, then switch to a different meaning of the same word (ex., Discrimination is bad, but someone agrees with it because it allows you to tell the difference between people)