Critical Reasoning

Question 1

what is an assumption?

Answer 1

an unstated piece of information that must be true for the logic of the argument to work

Question 2

what are the four elements of an argument

Answer 2

assumptions
conclusion
background info
evidence/premises

Question 3

should premises/evidence be taken as fact, or can they be argued with/attacked?

Answer 3

always treat evidence/premises as fact

Question 4

what is a maliscous variable

Answer 4

a variable that the author has failed to consider in the construction of an argument and that enters into the equation and spoils the argument