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What is the 'burden of proof' in argumentation?
The responsibility of providing evidence to support a claim
What is the internal structure of an argument?
A set of assumptions or premises, a method of reasoning, and a conclusion
In argumentation, what does it mean for an argument to be 'MINCON'?
An argument with a minimal set of assumptions needed to infer the consequent
What is the No true Scotsman fallacy?
A fallacy where a modification of the premise is offered to evade a challenge
What is the responsibility created by the fulfillment of the burden of proof in a debate?
The burden of rejoinder
Test your knowledge of argumentation theory, which explores how conclusions are supported or undermined by premises through logical reasoning, including the arts and sciences of civil debate, dialogue, conversation, and persuasion.
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