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What is a premise?

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A statement that provides reason/support for the conclusion.

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What keywords indicate a premise?

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because, since, obviously, for the reason that.

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What is a conclusion?

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A statement that you are trying to convince.

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What keywords indicate a conclusion?

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Therefore, in conclusion, thus, so, hence, consequently.

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What is the structure of an argument?

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Composed of one or more premises (P) but only has one conclusion (C).

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What is a valid argument?

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An argument where the conclusion follows the premises.

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What is an invalid argument?

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An argument where the conclusion does not follow the premises.