Valid Reasoning Flashcards
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Common Valid Reasoning
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Procedure questions often test valid reasoning whereas if the flaw questions test your knowledge of invalid reasoning
2
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Reduction to the Absurd
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Disputing someone’s argument by using their logic to reach a clearly false conclusion
3
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Application of a Principle
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Applying a general rule to a specific case
4
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Arguing by Analogy
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Supporting an argument by means of similar argument that is assumed to be valid.
5
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Ruling Out Alternatives
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Reaching a conclusion by ruling out the other options