Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

definitions midterm

TermDefinition
argument a series of claims (premises or reasons) offered in support of some further claim (the conclusion)
opinion A subjective thought that exists because someone believes it. Usually authors state an opinion then use an argument to defend it.
explanation Shows how or why an accepted fact is the case. Does not use reasons.
deductive argument Argument that gives you reasons to accept the conclusion
standard form Argument that is numbered where premises are stated before subsequent conclusions.
premise Claim presented in support of a conclusion, must be true or false
conclusion A further claim supported by the premises
truth and falsehood Premises must be true or false statements
valid All the premises are true, so the conclusion is true. The truth of the premises guarantees truth of the conclusion.
invalid The conclusion could be false even if the premises are true. The truth of the premises does not guarantee the truth of the conclusion.
sound Argument is valid and the premises are all true.
unsound Argument may be valid, but the premises are false.
Created by: user-1989654
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards