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Conclusion or type of reasoning whereby observation or information about a part of a class is applied to the class as a whole. Contrast with deductive. |
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The reasoning process by which a conclusion is drawn from set of premises and contains no more facts than these premises. |
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| evidence relating to or based on experience or observation. |
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| Writing that asks the reader to "think" about an issue. |
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| information obtained from personal accounts, examples, and observations. Usually not considered scientifically valid but may indicate areas for further investigation and research. |
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| Arising from or appealing to the emotions and not reason or logic. |
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| a set of ideas, beliefs, and ways of behaving of a particular organization or group of people |
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| Able to be believed; convincing |
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| a reason for what you say or do, or for being allowed to say or do something |
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| Refutation (counterargument) |
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| arguments made to counter opposing viewpoints |
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| To persuade or sway someone's beliefs. |
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argument or discourse incorporates facts and info to support ones claim to for a logical conclusion |
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| Using peer pressure to make it seem like everyone else agrees with you. |
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