1. What are the components of an argument?

Give a definition of each of the

components, and provide 3 examples of key word indicators that are used to
signal each component of an argument.
An argument contains premises which are a set of claims and a conclusion which is
what the premises are supporting.
Some key words for a premise are: The reason is that.., because, and Since.
Some key words for conclusions are: Thus, So, and Hence.
2. What is the difference between an argument and an explanation? Provide an
example of each, with a brief explanation of why one example counts as an
argument, and why the other example counts as an explanation.
An argument is a set of claims in which one or more attempts to provide reasons or
evidence for the truth while, an explanation is
An example of an argument would be, All kids like to watch South Park. My
daughter is a kid. Therefore, she likes to watch South Park.
The premises are supporting the conclusion that my daughter likes South Park.
An example of an explanation would be, My room is cold because I turned on the
A/C.
The sentence is just telling us the reason why the room is cold, not offering us a
position.
3. What are the 3 criteria a statement must meet in order to count as an objective
statement? Provide an example of an objective statement, and clearly explain how
your example meets all three criteria?
The three criteria a statement must meet to count as an objective statement are:
Objective claims have a truth value
There is an agreed-upon method for determining whether the claim is true or false
In the event of disagreement about the claims truth/falsity, someone must be wrong!
An example of an objective statement may be, I am wearing green
My statement can either be true or false and it can be determined by looking at my
clothing so we can prove whether or not it is right or wrong.
4. In your own words, what is the difference between a deductive argument, and an
inductive argument? Give examples of each type of argument to help explain your
answer.
A deductive argument is when the conclusion follows with certainty from the
premises and an inductive argument is when the premises make the conclusion highly
probable.
 An example of a deductive argument might be, All birds have wings. Tammy is a
bird. Therefore, Tammy has wings.
The premises are true so it would be possible for the conclusion to be true as well.
An example of an inductive argument is, My daughter loves to watch South Park, and so all
daughters will love it too.
This claim is an opinion and basing its facts on just solely one child representing all
daughters.