WGU D265
CRITICAL THINKING
,What is meant by validity or strength of an argument? ANSWER >>
Generally, Strong Arguments are ones that are convincing. And an
argument is valid if the premises(if true) provide proof of the conclusion.
What are the different types of inferences? ANSWER >> - Deduction
, - Induction
-Abduction
Inference ANSWER >> A conclusion one can draw from the presented
details.
deduction ANSWER >> forming a general conclusion based on specific
observations
Induction ANSWER >> forming a specific conclusion based on general
premise.
Abduction reasoning ANSWER >> rules out explanations until most
plausible remains
truth ANSWER >> A proposition that accurately represents reality.
validity ANSWER >> In a good deductive argument structure, when true
premises make the conclusion necessarily true.
invalidity ANSWER >> One or two of the premises are false, thus making
the conclusion false.
Soundness ANSWER >> The deductive argument is valid, and all premises
are true premises.
Unsoundness ANSWER >> When the argument is invalid or the premises
are false.
CRITICAL THINKING
,What is meant by validity or strength of an argument? ANSWER >>
Generally, Strong Arguments are ones that are convincing. And an
argument is valid if the premises(if true) provide proof of the conclusion.
What are the different types of inferences? ANSWER >> - Deduction
, - Induction
-Abduction
Inference ANSWER >> A conclusion one can draw from the presented
details.
deduction ANSWER >> forming a general conclusion based on specific
observations
Induction ANSWER >> forming a specific conclusion based on general
premise.
Abduction reasoning ANSWER >> rules out explanations until most
plausible remains
truth ANSWER >> A proposition that accurately represents reality.
validity ANSWER >> In a good deductive argument structure, when true
premises make the conclusion necessarily true.
invalidity ANSWER >> One or two of the premises are false, thus making
the conclusion false.
Soundness ANSWER >> The deductive argument is valid, and all premises
are true premises.
Unsoundness ANSWER >> When the argument is invalid or the premises
are false.
