PPT-Chapter 4: Inductive Arguments

This chapter will cover The use of statistical evidence in arguments The reporting of statistical data The use of causal generalizations Inductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Evidence offers strong support beyond a reasonable doubt. Argument. 1. . . Inductive . 2. . Deductive. Deductive. : . . given the true premises, if the conclusion is bound to be ‘true’; that is called deductive argument. In this, the arguer claims his argument to be ‘necessarily true’.. practice with valid/invalid;. more on inductive arguments. Logic. BR: Answer all the following on your own paper. Open note. No discussing.. 1. If I say, “We can believe her, because she’s a woman of impeccable. Argument. Monty Python – Argument Clinic video. Monty Python. Premises + Conclusion = Argument. Argument – a group of statements including one or more premises and a conclusion. Premise – a statement in an argument that provides reason or support for the conclusion. 1. Critical Thinking. Chapter 11. Inductive Reasoning. 2. Introduction. Inductive Argument. : an argument in which the premises are intended to provide support, but not conclusive evidence, for the conclusion. . Lecture Notes. An Introduction to. Inductive Arguments. Chapter 9. Induction is the basis for our commonsense beliefs about the world. . In the most general sense, . inductive reasoning. , is that in which we extrapolate from experiences to what we have not yet experiences. . practice with valid/invalid;. more on inductive arguments. Logic. BR: Answer all the following on your own paper. Open note. No discussing.. 1. If I say, “We can believe her, because she’s a woman of impeccable. Lecture Outline. Inductive Reasoning. Generalizations. Cause and Effect. Analogy. Deductive Reasoning. Syllogism. Enthymeme. Inductive Reasoning. Inductive Reasoning: Review. The process of citing a number of specific examples or . Induction vs Deduction. Fogelin. and . Sinnott. -Armstrong describe the difference between induction and deduction as follows:. Deductive arguments are intended to be valid. Inductive arguments are not intended to be valid but still to provide a reason for the conclusion. Mimi . Opkins. CECS 100. Fall 2011. Problem Solving. Logic. – The science of correct reasoning.. Reasoning. – The drawing of inferences or conclusions from known or assumed facts.. When solving a problem, one must understand the question, gather all pertinent facts, analyze the problem i.e. compare with previous problems (note similarities and differences), perhaps use pictures or formulas to solve the problem.. An Introduction to. Inductive Arguments. Chapter 9. Induction is the basis for our commonsense beliefs about the world. . In the most general sense, . inductive reasoning. , is that in which we extrapolate from experiences to what we have not yet experiences. . Chapter 2. An argument is the fundamental building block of persuasion.. Chapter 2. Definition—. An argument is a collection of statements organized in a way that highlights connections between those ideas to demonstrate that because some of the statements in the collection are believed to be true, other statements in the collection should be accepted as true.. ANALYZING ARGUMENTS. Arguments can be analyzed, once recognized, by paraphrasing them or by . diagramming them. . . Paraphrasing . involves setting forth the argument in a clear and precise form. . Excercises. CT 101. Dr. Bowman. Deductive argument. A . deductive argument.  is an argument that is intended by the arguer to be deductively valid, that is, to provide a guarantee of the truth of the conclusion provided that the argument's premises are true. . Who stole Ms Choudhury’s stapler? It was last seen an hour ago in 1321. Was it Mr Smith? He always loses stationary and is a few doors apart . Was it Ms Cook ? Her long stapler is so heavy , Ms Choudhury’s Stapler is the right weight to staple exam papers!.