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Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

An argument that is valid and sound (correct)
An argument that is invalid and unsound
An argument that is invalid but sound
An argument that is valid but unsound

What is the difference between a strong and a weak argument?

A strong argument is more convincing than a weak argument (correct)
A strong argument is sound and a weak argument is unsound
A strong argument has more premises than a weak argument
A strong argument is valid and a weak argument is invalid

What is the fallacy of affirming the consequent?

Mistakenly assuming that if the antecedent is true, then the consequent must also be true
Mistakenly assuming that if the consequent is true, then the antecedent must also be true (correct)
Mistakenly assuming that if the consequent is false, then the antecedent must also be false
Mistakenly assuming that if the antecedent is false, then the consequent must also be false

What is the fallacy of false dilemma?

Mistakenly assuming that only two options exist when there are actually more (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a formal and an informal fallacy?

A formal fallacy is a deductive error, while an informal fallacy is an inductive error (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

Mistakenly drawing a general conclusion based on insufficient or biased evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is confirmation bias?

The tendency to favor information that supports one's preexisting beliefs or values (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of charity in argumentation?

The principle that one should assume the best possible interpretation of an argument or statement (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct support and indirect support in argument mapping?

Direct support refers to evidence that directly supports the conclusion, while indirect support refers to evidence that indirectly supports the conclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

An argument that is valid and cogent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallacy of affirming the consequent?

Inferring the consequent from the antecedent (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a formal and an informal fallacy?

A formal fallacy is based on faulty structure, while an informal fallacy is based on faulty reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of charity in argumentation?

Assuming the best possible interpretation of an argument (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is confirmation bias?

The tendency to seek out information that confirms one's existing beliefs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallacy of false dilemma?

Presenting only two options when there are actually more (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between direct support and indirect support in argument mapping?

Direct support is based on explicit statements, while indirect support is based on implicit statements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a strong and a weak argument?

A strong argument is based on sound reasoning, while a weak argument is based on faulty reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

What is the difference between a strong and a weak argument?

What is the fallacy of affirming the consequent?

What is the fallacy of false dilemma?

What is the difference between a formal and an informal fallacy?

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

What is confirmation bias?

What is the principle of charity in argumentation?

What is the difference between direct support and indirect support in argument mapping?

Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

What is the fallacy of affirming the consequent?

What is the difference between a formal and an informal fallacy?

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

What is the principle of charity in argumentation?

What is confirmation bias?

What is the fallacy of false dilemma?

What is the difference between direct support and indirect support in argument mapping?

What is the difference between a strong and a weak argument?

What is the fallacy of hasty generalization?

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