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A deductive argument can be described as:
A deductive argument can be described as:
Which of the following best describes overgenerality?
Which of the following best describes overgenerality?
What characterizes an argument as weak in terms of induction?
What characterizes an argument as weak in terms of induction?
In the context of ambiguity, a word or expression is considered ambiguous when:
In the context of ambiguity, a word or expression is considered ambiguous when:
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How can a claim be classified as 'objective'?
How can a claim be classified as 'objective'?
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What type of definition is used when the arguer attempts to further describe a 'vague' word or phrase by adding examples or illustrations?
What type of definition is used when the arguer attempts to further describe a 'vague' word or phrase by adding examples or illustrations?
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Which technique involves creating a new word or phrase to describe a concept, or using an existing term in a new way?
Which technique involves creating a new word or phrase to describe a concept, or using an existing term in a new way?
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In which type of definition does the arguer aim to persuade the listener to agree with their viewpoint through emotional appeals or slanted terms?
In which type of definition does the arguer aim to persuade the listener to agree with their viewpoint through emotional appeals or slanted terms?
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Which technique involves the use of authorities believed to offer a more accurate evaluation of evidence than the arguer themselves?
Which technique involves the use of authorities believed to offer a more accurate evaluation of evidence than the arguer themselves?
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What concept is SCAMPER based on in problem-solving?
What concept is SCAMPER based on in problem-solving?
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Which fallacy is committed when an arguer implies that because event A happened before event B, A caused B?
Which fallacy is committed when an arguer implies that because event A happened before event B, A caused B?
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In which fallacy are negative consequences presented as automatic outcomes of a particular action or belief?
In which fallacy are negative consequences presented as automatic outcomes of a particular action or belief?
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What type of generalization lacks sufficient instances to base its conclusion on?
What type of generalization lacks sufficient instances to base its conclusion on?
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Which fallacy is committed when the arguer poses a false either/or choice?
Which fallacy is committed when the arguer poses a false either/or choice?
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In which scenario would a conclusion be drawn that significantly exceeds the evidence offered?
In which scenario would a conclusion be drawn that significantly exceeds the evidence offered?
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Which fallacy occurs when an arguer compares two incomparable things in relevant aspects?
Which fallacy occurs when an arguer compares two incomparable things in relevant aspects?
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What type of fallacy is committed when the arguer treats lack of evidence as a reason to think that a claim is true or false?
What type of fallacy is committed when the arguer treats lack of evidence as a reason to think that a claim is true or false?
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What does Ad populum appeal to pity attempt to evoke in the other person?
What does Ad populum appeal to pity attempt to evoke in the other person?
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Which type of ad hominem attack focuses on attacking the other person's 'credibility'?
Which type of ad hominem attack focuses on attacking the other person's 'credibility'?
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In an inappropriate appeal to authority, what is the arguer attempting to do?
In an inappropriate appeal to authority, what is the arguer attempting to do?
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