Learning objectives
In this class you will cover:
I. The Causal Argument Assumption
i. How to Prephrase the Causal Assumption
ii. Strategy 1: The Formulaic Approach
1. Identify the Premise and Conclusion
2. Connect the Premise and Conclusion
iii. Strategy 2: Using Semantic Analysis to Help Prephrase the Assumption
1. Semantic Analysis Guided Practice
iv. How to Apply the Process of Elimination Tests
II. Strengthening and Weakening Causal Arguments
i. Strategy for Strengthening Arguments
ii. Strategy for Weakening Arguments
III. Argument by Analogy & Analogy Assumptions
i. The Analogy Assumption Formula
ii. Strengthening the Argument by Analogy
iii. Weakening the Argument by Analogy
IV. Data Sampling Arguments and Assumptions
i. Data Sampling Assumption Formulas
ii. Strengthening the Sampling Argument
iii. Weakening the Sampling Argument