Chapter 11 English

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What is a causal argument?

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A causal argument is a type of argument that seeks to establish a cause-and-effect relationship between two or more events or phenomena.

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What is one way to support your point in a causal argument?

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Assess any relationships between causal relationships.

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True or False: Causal arguments often support other arguments.

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True.

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What is a Proximate Cause?

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The immediately present or visible cause of action.

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True or False: You use ethnographic observations in a causal argument.

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True.

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What are the 3 types of causal arguments?

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1. Cause and examine its effects. 2. Effect and then trace the effect to its causes. 3. Series of links.

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Inductive reasoning is a method of reasoning in which a general conclusion is drawn from specific examples or evidence.

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Deductive reasoning is a logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the premises presented.

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What is an Invitational argument structure?

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An Invitational argument structure is a way of presenting an argument that invites others to consider different perspectives and engage in dialogue.

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What is the difference between remote cause and proximate cause?

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A remote cause is an underlying factor that contributes to an event, while a proximate cause is the immediate factor that directly leads to the event.