Argumentive English Day 2

Inductive Reasoning: Starts with evidence then goes to conclusions based on the provided evidence.

Deductive Reasoning: Starts with a general statement then applies it to a very specific thing. 

Logical Fallacies: Flaws in reasoning that mess with the logic in an argument. They seem right at first, but have flaws. 

Non Sequitur: An answer that is not supported by any evidence. 

Oversimplification: Making something much simpler than it really is. 

Hasty Generalization: Making a statement based on a small observation of piece of data.

Either or reasoning: Giving two options where there are more. 

Argument from doubtful or unidentified authority: Not a credible source or not specific enough. 

Ad Hominem: Attacking a persons character rather than the argument itself. 

Begging the Question: Circular Reasoning

Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc: Assuming that because 1 thing happened, it let to another thing