{"id":125,"date":"2015-07-07T22:00:59","date_gmt":"2015-07-07T22:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/com1010-002-sp16\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2016-01-12T15:23:13","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T15:23:13","slug":"w3-learning-activity-in-class","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.msudenver.edu\/com1010-002-sp16\/deductive-and-inductive-arguments\/w3-learning-activity-in-class\/","title":{"rendered":"W3. Learning Activity – In Class"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/i> W3 LA-IC<\/div>
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Purpose<\/h2>\n

Differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning.<\/p>\n

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Learning Activity<\/h2>\n

Review Argument 1. Determinism Defense<\/a><\/p>\n

Review Argument 2. Letter to the Editor<\/a><\/p>\n

Pattern of Reasoning, Logical Structure<\/p>\n

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  1. Logical Validity \u2013 Credible premises that make the argument valid<\/li>\n
  2. Logical Strength \u2013 Credible premises that make the argument strong<\/li>\n
  3. Step 1: Find the premises and the conclusion<\/li>\n
  4. Step 2: Is it deductive? Conclusive<\/li>\n
  5. Step 3: Is it inductive? Probable<\/li>\n
  6. Step 4: Does it fail to offer conclusive or probable support?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Diagram the Argument<\/p>\n

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    1. Find indicator words<\/li>\n
    2. Number all the statements<\/li>\n
    3. Wavy line under the conclusion<\/li>\n
    4. Cross out extraneous statements (neither a premise or a conclusion statement)<\/li>\n
    5. Diagram the argument.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
      Go to top<\/a><\/div>\n

      What’s Next?<\/h2>\n