WGU D265 Reason and Evidence Latest Update | Verified Solutions
Propositions statements that are true or false. ex. 1+1=2 Non-Propositions statement that cannot be true or false. EX. Lets go fly a kite Simple propositions simply true or false on their own.Complex propositions Truth depends on the truth of their parts and their internal logic. ex. this soda is coke or pepsi.Words used to identify Independent Propositions and or either.....or.....but if.....then......Bad inferential structure argument is bad, because the premises dont support the conclusion.False Premise 1 / 2
One premise has to be false in argument. ex. All humans are cats (false) All cats are mammals (True) So, all humans are mammals (True) Conclusion Indicators trying to get me to believe something, that is the conclusion Premise Indicators indicating that the fact said lead to a conclusion Because, for, given that, in fact, as, since, as indicated by Premises make you ask "what does that mean?" "why tell me that?" Conclusions make you ask "why would i believe that? Give me a reason to believe that claim" Deduction arguments where the premises guarantee or necessitate the conclusion Induction arguments where the premises make the conclusion probable Abduction finding the most likely explanation for what has happened Truth
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