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Created by shona.doyle10
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Describe the difference between asserting, proving, denying and refuting.
explain the difference between a statement and an argument
Give an example of a simple argument in standard form.
Describe deductive arguments
describe inductive arguments.
Describe the difference between a strong and weak argument.
what are arguments from analogy?
Describe the difference between an argument being cogent and uncogent.
describe formal fallacies
What is circular reasoning?
what is slipper slope?
What is Post Hoc?
What is false dilemma?
What is argument from ignorance?
what is attacking the person?
what is appeals to consequences?
what is illegitimate appeals to authority?
what is a thought experiment?
Give an example of a deductive argument
Give an example of an inductive argument.
Describe confirmation bias.
Describe Appeals to emotion.
What are the steps to creating an argument diagram?
what is modus ponens?
what is modus tollens?
Put this argument into standard form and decide what type of argument it is.
Independent countries are those that have a unique identity. Scotland has a unique identity. Therefore Scotland should be an independent country.
Put this argument into standard form and decide what type of argument it is.
Scotland should go it alone- Latvia have been successful, the republic of ireland have been successful- lets do it!
Put the argument into standard form, say whether it is valid or not, and if it is modus ponens or tollens.
All politicians are liars. Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling are politicians. Therefore Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling are liars.
Put the argument into standard form, say whether it is valid or not, and if it is modus ponens or tollens.
If Scotland is unique, then it will be able to survive as an independent country. Scotland will not be able to survive as an independent country. Therefore Scotland is not unique.
What is the difference between a sound and unsound argument?
Create a argument diagram.
The fire will be hot. When i touched the fire last week it was hot and when i touched the fire yesterday it was hot.
Create a argument diagram.
Trust me on this! All toasters are time-travelling devices. This is a toaster so it is also a time-travelling device!
Create a argument diagram.
Look, Mary is 102 and is in a comma-there is no way she will be climbing Mount Everest tomorrow!
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"An argument and a statement can be understood as the same thing" explain whether you agree or disagree with the above statement, using examples to demonstrate your answer.
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Explain the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning, with examples.
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Give an example of confirmation bias, clearly explaining how the technique works, making at least two relevant points.
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Explain how the fallacy 'appeals to emotion' works, use an example and make at least two points.
What terms can be used to describe deductive arguments?
what terms can be used to describe inductive arguments?
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Use an argument diagram to analyse
The western front during WW1 involved terrible suffering; huge battles fought at close quarters, basic medical treatment for the wounded, illness and disease spreading like wildfire.
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use an argument diagram to analyse
all battles involve unnwcessary suffering. the ww1 was a series of bloody battles, and so involved unnecessary suffering.
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Use an argument diagram to analyse
You must do your homework! if you dont you will miss vital aspects of learning. this will result in your failing your exams, and then not getting into your chosen career. Subsequently you will not be able to find suitable work and will end up destitute.
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analyse using an argument diagram.
All a grade students complete their homework on time. Tom is an a grade student. Tom completes his homework on time.
what do you think about when asked how successful an argument is?
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How successful is this argument?
The Maki people of the South are known to be invading our towns! They are corrupting our children and taking our jobs!! Vote for me and i will eradicate this menace!
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How successful is this argument?
If it's snowing then the streets will be covered with snow. The streets are covered with snow. Therefore it's snowing.