D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template
D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
of an argument from your selected case study below.
Premise(s) and
Conclusion
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1) Nurses should be willing to try anything that might help
Premise 2) This might help
Conclusion) We must give it a try
In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
Deductive/
Inductive
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
This argument is considered deductive because the premises are aiming
to guarantee the conclusion.
In the box below, please describe the argument.
Validity/
For a deductive argument, explain whether it is valid or
Strength
invalid.
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For an inductive argument, explain whether it is strong
or weak.
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
This argument is invalid because the conclusion goes beyond what the
premises guarantee. The argument states that “Nurses should be willing
to try anything that might work” but this implies that there is discretion
among each nurse to make a choice and that being willing to try
something does not logically imply that we must try. Even if we were to
accept both premises as true, the conclusion does not logically follow
making the argument invalid.
Please provide a map of the argument in the box
below. Provide numbered circles to identify the
propositions (premises and conclusion) and arrows to
show support.
Map
See Section 4, Lesson 4 in the course of study to
understand argument mapping and see examples.
See “How To Create/Draw an Argument Map” in the
Supporting Document section.
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D265 Task 1 Template
Choose one of the case studies from the Case Study list in Supporting
Documents. Read the case study carefully.
Then, complete the evaluation of the case study by filling out the template
below. You will write your response to each item in the blank box
underneath each section.
For more information on each item below, you can review the Learning
Resource sections referenced in each section.
No more than 30% of your written response can match other sources.
Please provide the labeled premise(s) and conclusion
of an argument from your selected case study below.
Premise(s) and
Conclusion
Review Section 1, Lesson 2 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
Premise 1) Nurses should be willing to try anything that might help
Premise 2) This might help
Conclusion) We must give it a try
In the box below, please describe whether the
argument is deductive or inductive.
Deductive/
Inductive
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
This argument is considered deductive because the premises are aiming
to guarantee the conclusion.
In the box below, please describe the argument.
Validity/
For a deductive argument, explain whether it is valid or
Strength
invalid.
PAGE 1
, D265 Task 1: Thinking Critically Task 1 Template
For an inductive argument, explain whether it is strong
or weak.
Review Section 1, Lesson 4 in the course for help with
this task aspect.
This argument is invalid because the conclusion goes beyond what the
premises guarantee. The argument states that “Nurses should be willing
to try anything that might work” but this implies that there is discretion
among each nurse to make a choice and that being willing to try
something does not logically imply that we must try. Even if we were to
accept both premises as true, the conclusion does not logically follow
making the argument invalid.
Please provide a map of the argument in the box
below. Provide numbered circles to identify the
propositions (premises and conclusion) and arrows to
show support.
Map
See Section 4, Lesson 4 in the course of study to
understand argument mapping and see examples.
See “How To Create/Draw an Argument Map” in the
Supporting Document section.
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