Reasoning

To reach a conclusion with very few facts.

• overgeneralization

• hasty generalization

• attack the man

• circular reasoning

a conclusion drawn from too little evidence

• over-generalization

• hasty generalization

• circular reasoning

• attack the man

My job interview did not go well. I'll never get a job.

• overgeneralization

• hasty generalization

• attack the man

• circular reasoning

The mayor's new program was developed by a fool

• overgeneralization

• hasty generalization

• attack the man

• circular reasoning

What is deductive reasoning?

• Reasoning from specific cases to general principles

• Reasoning from general principles to specific cases

• Reasoning based on assumptions

• Reasoning based on emotions

Answer explanation

Deductive reasoning involves starting with general principles and applying them to specific cases. This contrasts with inductive reasoning, which moves from specific instances to broader generalizations.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

The senator only supports this bill because he is corrupt.

• over-generalization

• hasty generalization

• circular reasoning

• attack the man

I sneezed after taking a bite of salad, so I must be allergic to something in it.

• over-generalization

• hasty generalization

• circular reasoning

• attack the man

What is the purpose or function of REASONING in an argument?

• It provides your position and what you intend to prove in your argument.

• It provides facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that prove your argument is correct.

• It provides a restatement of your claim in different words.

• It provides an explanation and a link for each piece of evidence you use in an argument.

Which of the following is an example of REASONING?

• Deborah is a good parent.

• Deborah is a bad parent.

• She lets her daughter stay out all night.

• Deborah is being irresponsible by not keeping track of her daughter. She is a bad parent because she's not making sure her daughter is safe. 

Which of the following is an example of REASONING?

• Deborah is a bad parent.

• Deborah is a good parent.

• Deborah wants her son to speak his mind. She is a good parent because he will grow up learning to stand up for himself.

• She lets her son mouth off to adults in public.