Food & Nutrition Data Argumentation (Unit 8 Standard C)

Inductive reasoning is supported by ____ .

• Evidence of correlation

• Evidence of causation

• Both a and b

• Not enough information to answer

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

• Designing the floor plan and layout of a shop to maximize sales

• Determining when you should leave for work based on traffic patterns

• Determining the most efficient ways to communicate with clients

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

• You lose 3 pounds on a diet in 3 weeks. You reason you can lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks.

• You learn it snows when the temperature is below 32 Fahrenheit, and the temperature outside is 35 Fahrenheit. You reason it is not snowing. 

• You take 20 minutes to walk home, but 15 minutes when you walk faster. You reason you can make it home in 12 minutes by walking faster.

Deductive reasoning is supported by ____ .

• Evidence of correlation

• Evidence of causation

• Both a and b

• Not enough information to answer

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Toulmin method?

• Claim

• Background

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

The Rogerian method is popular for

• Supporting key claims using primarily factual evidence

• Presenting a scientific process of reasoning

• Discussing a compromise between opposing perspectives

Which of the following is an essential step to structuring an argument?

• Restating the problem

• Visualizing your claim

• Acknowledging the opposing arguments 

• Revising your conclusion