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The discussion requirements each week are to post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days to earn full participation. This includes your initial post (which should meet the word count requirements stated below) and 2 substantive replies to other students or to your instructor’s posts. Due Thursday Every day we engage in arguments. This is another instance where defining our words is important. When we talk about critical thinking, the "arguments" we refer to are not the conflicts or squabbles we have with others in daily interactions. In critical thinking, arguments are acts of persuading others about the value of an action or point of view. Whether we want to convince someone to join our view, or they want us to agree with them, the exchange, or argument, is a place where the use of critical thinking is beneficial. After completing the Learning Activities for the week, please respond to all the inquires below. Your response should be a minimum of 175 words total (approx. 50 words per question).  Describe two factors we should consider when evaluating an argument (discussed in Ch. 6 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life ). Why are they important?  After reading Ch. 7 and 8 in THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life , describe in your own words how inductive and deductive arguments are different.  After reading the facial recognition articles from the University Library , what did you think about the things you considered in reading these articles related to currency of the information, reliability and accuracy, the sources, and the purpose of the articles?  Reflect on the learning activities, concepts, ideas, and topics covered this week and discuss the most interesting activity or concept you learned this week as well as if there are any concepts that are still a bit confusing to you or that you have questions on. When evaluating an argument, I believe credibility is an important factor. It is important to evaluate the information for credibility, accuracy, and reliability. I always ask myself, Who/what is the source of evidence? It is important to determine the credentials of the person/group responsible for the evidence. Another important factor is completeness, making sure an argument is complete if the person/group presents truthful evidence that adequately supports and overcomes opposing points. Sometimes information can be left out that would weaken an argument, and their argument would be stronger if they presented it. The difference between an inductive argument and a deductive argument is how certain the conclusion is. A valid deductive argument guarantees the conclusion based on the

provided premises. A valid inductive argument makes the conclusion likely, but not certain. The currency of the data in the articles is very important, especially in a field like facial recognition that is constantly changing. The articles are updated and reflect the most recent developments and debates in the field. Nevertheless, it is always important to check the publication dates and events or studies mentioned in the articles to make sure the information is up to date. The content of the articles appeared to be well-researched and accurate. The sources cited by the authors were mostly well-reputed and authoritative in the facial recognition field. However, like any academic source, it is important to read the information carefully and compare it with other credible sources. Most of the sources cited in the articles were academic journals and peer-reviewed publications, which are generally trusted sources. However, there were a few articles that also cited news reports or corporate press releases. These can be useful, but they don’t go through the same rigorous vetting process as academic sources, so i7t’s important to read them with a grain of salt. The purpose of these articles was to provide information and educate about facial recognition technology in its current state, its uses, and its consequences. They appear to have a balanced perspective, covering both the advantages and potential downsides or ethical issues associated with the technology. All in all, these articles offer a valuable perspective on facial recognition technology; however, as with all research, it is important to consider the biases of the author(s) or the funding of the research. It is also important to look at the information in the light of other credible sources. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- Credibility is an important factor when evaluating an argument. Assessing the information for credibility, accuracy, and reliability is essential. I always ask myself, who/what is the source of evidence? It is necessary to determine the credentials of the person/group responsible for the evidence. Another critical factor when evaluating an argument is completeness. Ensuring an argument is complete if the person/group presents truthful evidence that adequately supports and overcomes opposing points. Sometimes, information that would weaken an argument can be left out, and their argument would be stronger if they presented it. The difference between an inductive argument and a deductive argument is how specific the conclusion is. A valid reasoned argument guarantees the conclusion based on the provided premises. A good inductive argument makes the conclusion likely but needs to be clarified.

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