Valid argument with a false conclusion
- Sergio owns either a corgi or beagle
- Sergio doesn’t own a beagle
- Conclusion: He owns a corgi
Sound Argument
- If you like working with animals, you will go to vet school.
- You are in vet school
- Conclusion: Therefore, you are a veterinarian
Inductive Argument
- Sergio finishes all his homework for the week in one day, he assumes he’s ahead with homework in that class.
Weak Inductive Argument
- Most hispanics have tan colored skin
- The non hispanic person has tan colored skin.
- Therefore he must be hispanic.
Persuasive Argument
- A CEO is a millionaire , college students have no debt.
- College students do have debt , so CEO’s are millionaires. (word count115).