Match each item with whether it is a deductive or inductive argument. [Learning Outcome 7.1]
A. Deductive Argument
B. Inductive Argument
1. Type of argument whose conclusion probably follows the premise and is merely stronger or weaker, rather than true or false.
2. Drawing conclusions about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it (generalization).
3. A comparison between two or more similar events or things (analogy).
4. An argument that claims something is (or is not) the cause of something else (causal arguments).
5. A descriptive type of analogy, frequently found in literature (metaphor).
6. Type of argument in which the conclusion necessarily follows from the premise and provides certain, conclusive proof of a true or false conclusion.
7. An argument presented in the form of two supporting premises and a conclusion (syllogism).
8. An argument that rules out possibilities until only one remains (argument of elimination).
9. An argument in which the conclusion depends on a mathematical calculation (argument based on mathematics).
10. An argument in which the conclusion is true because it is based on the definition of a key term (argument from definition).
1. Assume you are in an organization that is experiencing difficulty competing with others within a particular industry as a result of the entry of several new competitors into the market. You have been tasked by the organization’s leader with developing a creative marketing solution. Utilize deductive arguments to support the proposed solution. The response should include one of the following: [Learning Outcome 7.2]
a. hypothetical syllogism,
b. categorical syllogism,
c. argument by elimination,
d. argument based on mathematics, or
e. argument from definition.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. (Single spaced)
2. Assume you are in an organization that is experiencing difficulty competing with others within a particular industry as a result of the entry of several new competitors into the market. You have been tasked by the organization’s leader with developing a creative marketing solution. Develop a creative approach for improving specific processes, and utilize inductive arguments to support the proposed solution. The response should include one of the following: [Learning Outcome 7.2]
a. generalization,
b. analogy, or
c. causal argument.
Your response should be at least 200 words in length. (Single spaced)
Journal #3:
Find a contemporary political issue of interest to you. Have you noticed fallacies used in political discussions about this issue. Discuss a specific fallacy used to support a position on this issue. This is not meant to imply support or opposition to the position, simply that a discussed fallacy is used in support. [Learning Outcome 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3]
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
Try to think of a time when you tried to convince someone that a creative idea is a good idea. What was the circumstance, and what was the outcome? Would any of the techniques described in this lesson have helped? [Learning Outcome 7.2]
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.
