CDASA 5 - Structured Analytic Techniques Questions With Correct Answers!

Structured analytic techniques are a tool to help ensure ___________ - ANSWERRigor Which SAT visualizes the components of an argument and the connections used to build it in order to critique its basis and strengt? - ANSWERArgument mapping What are six parts of an argument? - ANSWER1. Claim 2. Grounds 3. Qualifier 4. Dissent 5. Backing 6. Warrant This part of an argument is a statement put forth as true; also, called an assessment, judgment conclusion, contention, or assertion - ANSWERClaim This part of an argument is is the evidence of reasoning; the information used to prove or support the truth of a claim. Includes sources and sub-judgments. - ANSWERGrounds This part of an argument is a word or phrase used to express the limits or scope of a claim. - ANSWERQualifier This part of an argument is a refutation or challenge to a claim. - ANSWERDissent This part of an argument is further reasoning presented to justify a warrant; used when the authority of grounds/justification for relevance is in question or not accepted - ANSWERBacking This part of an argument identifies the logical connection between grounds and the supported claim, justifying the connection. Answers the question "why is this relevant to the claim or judgment." Often left implicit because they are obvious. - ANSWERWarrant Every argument map is focused on one primary ________ - ANSWERClaim/judgment/hypothesis The claim is supported by (the) _____________ and include evidence, reasoning, assumptions, and inference. - ANSWERGrounds Warrants are represented by _______ on an argument map that connect the ____ to the _____ - ANSWERLines, Claim, Grounds What are the three forms of resolution to dissent? - ANSWER1. Refute 2. Concession 3. Prove irrelevance When should an analyst use argument mapping? - ANSWERAfter analysis and to understand an argument's strength - product evaluation