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What is the 'burden of proof' in argumentation?

  • The act of identifying faulty reasoning in the opponent's argument
  • The method of producing valid, sound, and cogent arguments
  • The requirement to challenge the premises of the argument
  • The responsibility of providing evidence to support a claim (correct)

What is the internal structure of an argument?

  • A set of assumptions or premises, a method of reasoning, and a conclusion (correct)
  • A conclusion and rebuttal
  • A premise and fallacy
  • A counterexample and minimal set of assumptions

In argumentation, what does it mean for an argument to be 'MINCON'?

  • A non-classical approach to argumentation
  • An argument with inconsistent set of assumptions
  • An argument devoid of weaknesses and not easily attacked
  • An argument with a minimal set of assumptions needed to infer the consequent (correct)

What is the No true Scotsman fallacy?

<p>A fallacy where a modification of the premise is offered to evade a challenge (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility created by the fulfillment of the burden of proof in a debate?

<p>The burden of rejoinder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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