Inductive Reasoning Reasoning that begins by citing a number Every time John eats shrimp, he gets sick; based of specific examples and then how on these specific instances, John assumes that he [in-duhk-tiv ree-zuh-ning] collectively they constitute a general get sick because he eats shrimp. (cause/effect principle. These arguments are not argument) strong or weak. Specific to General Evidence/Data Support from a Good jobs require technological proficiency Warrant An assumption that there is a connection Getting left behind by the technological revolution is between evidence and claim bad for everyone. [wawr-uhnt] Logical Fallacies: Process of reasoning with an error that makes the argument invalid. Logical Fallacy and Definition Example Potential Effects Pronunciation Ad hominem Argument An attack on another person instead of their point Peace's strategies aren't effective because To convince, to fool, to of view they are all dirty, lazy hippies. divert attention, to cover a [ahd hoh-mi-nem] weak argument. Begging the question The situation that results when a writer or speaker The is the word of God. The word of God To convince, to change constructs an argument on an assumption that the cannot be doubted, and the Bible states that the minds, to fool the audience does not accept. Bible is true. Therefore the Bible must be true unsuspecting. Doubtful authority The authority used as support for an argument is Albert Einstein stated, "God does not play dice." not an expert, their colleagues disagree, or the Therefore, random probability (luck) is in reference to the authority is out of context of the contradiction to God's sovereign plan. situation -Einstein was an authority in science, not theology Either/or reasoning An argument that something complex can be We can either stop using cars or destroy the looked at in only two different ways earth. analogy Comparing two things that are irrelevant, do not People who have to have a cup of coffee every pose a valid comparison morning before they can function are the same as alcoholics who have to have their alcohol each day to sustain them. Hasty generalization Not enough support for the inductive reasoning Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is used going to be a boring course. Circular Argument This restates the argument rather than actually George Bush is a good communicator because proving it. he speaks effectively.
Inductive Reasoning [in-duhk-tiv ree-zuh-ning] Reasoning that begins by citing a number of specific examples and then how collectively they constitute a general principle. These arguments are not strong or weak. Specific to General Every time John eats shrimp, he gets sick; based on these specific instances, John assumes that he get sick because he eats shrimp. (cause/effect argument) Evidence/Data Support from a Good jobs require technological proficiency Warrant [wawr-uhnt] An assumption that there is a connection between evidence and claim Getting left behind by the technological revolution is bad for everyone. Logical Fallacies: Process of reasoning with an error that makes the argument invalid. Logical Fallacy and Pronunciation Definition Example Potential Effects Ad hominem Argument [ahd hoh-mi-nem] An attack on another person instead of their point of view Peace's strategies aren't effective because they are all dirty, lazy hippies. To convince, to fool, to divert attention, to cover a weak argument. Begging the question The situation that results when a writer or speaker constructs an argument on an assumption that the audience does not accept. The is the word of God. The word of God cannot be doubted, and the Bible states that the Bible is true. Therefore the Bible must be true To convince, to change minds, to fool the unsuspecting. Doubtful authority The authority used as support for an argument is not an expert, their colleagues disagree, or the reference to the authority is out of context of the situation Albert Einstein stated, "God does not play dice." Therefore, random probability (luck) is in contradiction to God's sovereign plan. -Einstein was an authority in science, not theology Either/or reasoning An argument that something complex can be looked at in only two different ways We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth. analogy Comparing two things that are irrelevant, do not pose a valid comparison People who have to have a cup of coffee every morning before they can function are the same as alcoholics who have to have their alcohol each day to sustain them. Hasty generalization Not enough support for the inductive reasoning used Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course. Circular Argument This restates the argument rather than actually proving it. George Bush is a good communicator because he speaks effectively.
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