Terms

Question 0

Causal assumptions

Answer 0

• the stated possible cause is the only cause

- the causal relationship isn’t reversed

Question 1

Causal arguments

Answer 1

Links an observed effect with a possible cause from that effect.

Assumes there was no other cause for the observed effect.

Question 2

Sampling arguments

Answer 2

Assumes that a given statistic or sample is sufficient to justify a given conclusion or that an individual is representative of a group

Question 3

Sampling assumptions

Answer 3

• a given statistic or sample is representative of the whole

- the sampling was conducted correctly

Question 4

Arguments by analogy

Answer 4

Author assumes that a given group, idea, or action is logically similar to another group, idea, or action

Question 5

Analogy assumption

Answer 5

One group, idea, or action is the same as another, with respect to the terms of the argument

Question 6

Grab-a-rule questions

Answer 6

• tackle first
• quick
• help comprehend how game works

Question 7

Specific questions

Answer 7

Often start with the word if and ask you to find the answer choice that: must be true, must be false, could be true, or could be false.
-gives extra info that limits possibilities

Question 8

General questions

Answer 8

Usually begin with the word which.

- don’t give any extra limiting info

Question 9

Complicated questions

Answer 9

Do them last. Many different types.