A deductive argument is a logical reasoning process in which specific conclusions are drawn from general principles or premises.
Think of deductive arguments as baking cookies. You start with a recipe (general principle) and follow each step precisely (premises) to get delicious cookies (specific conclusion).
Inductive Reasoning: A type of reasoning where general conclusions are drawn based on specific observations.
Syllogism: A deductive argument consisting of two premises and one conclusion.
Validity: The property of an argument being logically sound, where if the premises are true, then the conclusion must also be true.
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