Chapter 1.3

Question 1

Arguments based on math

Answer 1

Pure arithmetic/geometric composition/measurement

Question 2

Inductive argument

Answer 2

Resting on probabilistic reasoning improbable that conclusion is false If premises is true

Question 3

Arguments from definition

Answer 3

Depends on definition of word/phrase used in premise or conclusion

Question 4

Categorical syllogism

Answer 4

(2p 1c) each statement begins with … “All” , “no” , “some”

Question 5

Hypothetical syllogism

Answer 5

Condition (if, then)

Question 6

Disjunctive syllogism

Answer 6

Disjunctive (“either … Or …”)

Question 7

Prediction

Answer 7

From our knowledge is to claim about the future

Question 8

Argument from analogy

Answer 8

Depends on existence of 2 similar things

Question 9

Generalization

Answer 9

Knowledge of a selected sample to some claim about a whole group

Question 10

Arguments based on signs

Answer 10

Proceeds from knowledge of a sign to a claim about the thing it symbolizes

Question 11

Argument from authority

Answer 11

Something is true because an expert or eye witness has said it is

Question 12

Casual inference

Answer 12

From knowledge of a condition based on common knowledge (me)

Question 13

Particular statement

Answer 13

Proposition/statement that makes a claim about one or more members of a class

Question 14

General statement

Answer 14

Makes a claim about all the members of a class

Question 15

Deductive argument

Answer 15

Arguments resting on necessary reasoning impossible for confusion to be false if premises are true