Two Types Of Reasoning Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 2 types of good arguments?
A
Deductive and inductive
2
Q
What are deductive arguments?
A
The premise if true proves or demonstrates its conclusion
A deductive argument attempts to prove a conclusion
3
Q
What is an Inductive Argument?
A
An inductive argument does not demonstrate its conclusion; it supports it
(Reasoning in which the premises are viewed as supplying strong evidence for the truth of the conclusion)
4
Q
Define Inference to the best explanation (IBE) reasoning
A
An argument whose conclusions explains the cause of something
(IBE are inductive not deductive)
5
Q
What is a premise?
A
A statement that what an argument claims will justify a conclusion
6
Q
What are the 2 parts in evaluating an argument?
A
- Logic - does the argument either demonstrate or support the conclusion
- Truth! - are the premises actually true
