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A type of reasoning that moves from specific observations to general conclusions
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Drawing a conclusion about a whole group based on a sample
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A smaller group taken from a population to represent the whole
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A sample that accurately reflects the population being studied
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A type of argument that uses numerical data to support a conclusion
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A reasoning method that compares similarities between two things
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Key factors that strengthen arguments by analogy
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Differences that weaken an analogy argument
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An argument attempting to show cause-and-effect relationships
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When two events occur together but do not necessarily cause one another
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A situation where one event directly causes another
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Factors that may influence an outcome in causal reasoning
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The likelihood that a particular event will occur
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Probability calculated through logic before observation or experimentation
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An error in reasoning that weakens an argument
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A structured piece of writing that presents and supports a specific argument
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The main argument or claim presented in an essay
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The quality that makes a source trustworthy and believable
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Facts, statistics, or expert opinions used to support claims
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Online collections of scholarly articles and academic publications
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A library system used to locate books and academic materials
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Important words used when searching for information
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Search operators such as AND OR and NOT used to refine results
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The process of assessing the quality and credibility of sources
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Checking whether information is current and up to date
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Evaluating the author's expertise or credentials
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Ensuring the information is correct and supported by evidence
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Understanding why a source was created such as to inform persuade or sell
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Restating an author’s ideas using your own words
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Using someone else's work without proper credit
