AP Research: Explaining and Analyzing Line of Reasoning Flashcard

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What is a line of reasoning?

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A single piece of evidence and reasoning

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How can you determine the line of reasoning in an argument?

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By analyzing the purpose of the argument

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What are the two types of reasoning mentioned by the College Board?

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Inductive and deductive reasoning

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What is inductive reasoning?

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Using examples to prove a rule

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What is deductive reasoning?

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Using broad facts to generate specific conclusions.

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What should you watch out for when using inductive reasoning?

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That specific observations lead to larger conclusions

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What should you watch out for when using deductive reasoning?

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That assumptions are true

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What is an indicator of a valid argument? Options: Loaded language, Logical alignment between the line of reasoning and the conclusion, Appeal to emotions, Flashy rhetorical strategies

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Logical alignment between the line of reasoning and the conclusion

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What should you do if you don't understand an argument's line of reasoning?

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Doubt the conclusion

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What should an effective argument acknowledge? Options: Personal opinions, Logical fallacies, Rhetorical strategies, Context, limitations, implications, and other arguments

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Context, limitations, implications, and other arguments