Arguing

Arguing

1. Deductive

   • Valid if the premises are true
     • If the premises are true the conclusion HAS to be true
       • (the conclusion is entailed by the premises)
   • Example
     • There are gnomes in my house
     • My house is in London
     • Therefore there are gnomes in London

2. Inductive

   • Successful if the premises are true
     • If the premises are true the conclusion is more likely to be true
       • An inductive argument cannot validate but rather strongly support and idea
   • Example
     • I like computers
     • I like science
     • I will want to do computer science at collage