How Do You Identify Deductive Arguments?
How Do You Identify Inductive Arguments?
Explain the difference between deductive and inductive arguments in your own words.
Construct your own example of a line of reasoning that presents a sound deductive argument.
Construct your own example of a line of reasoning that presents a cogent inductive argument.
Answer the following questions:
What is a valid argument?
What is the difference between a valid argument and a sound argument?
What is the difference between a weak argument and a strong argument?
If a very reliable weather person argues for rain tomorrow on the basis of a 60% chance, would you say that the argument is strong or weak for rain tomorrow? (Hint: What are the chances that it may turn out be a dry and sunny day?). Explain your reasons.
