Across
- 2. Claiming something is true because many believe it
- 5. A conclusion reached through reasoning
- 10. Person presenting an argument
- 11. Judging strengths and weaknesses
- 15. Incorrectly assuming causation
- 16. Misrepresenting an argument
- 17. Trustworthiness of a source
- 18. Evidence establishing truth
- 21. Lack of favoritism or bias
- 22. Information supporting a claim
- 23. A conclusion supported by reasons
- 24. Claiming something is right because it is traditional
- 26. Evidence helping prove a claim
- 28. Considering only facts
- 30. An error in reasoning
- 31. Reaching specific conclusions from general rules
- 32. A statement supporting a conclusion
- 34. A preference affecting objectivity
- 35. Forming general conclusions from examples
- 37. Careful examination of information
- 39. Claiming small actions lead to extreme outcomes
- 40. Feelings used to persuade
- 41. History of reliability
Down
- 1. Using the conclusion as evidence
- 3. A supporting statement in an argument
- 4. Relying too heavily on first information
- 6. Specialized knowledge
- 7. Assuming memorable events are more common
- 8. Looking only for supporting evidence
- 9. Decisions influenced by feelings
- 12. Intended listeners or readers
- 13. Accuracy or strength of reasoning
- 14. A point of view
- 19. A response opposing another claim
- 20. Judging before knowing all facts
- 25. A relationship between two events
- 27. Valid step-by-step reasoning
- 29. Persuasion using emotion
- 33. A belief accepted without proof
- 36. The main point being proven
- 38. Accepting a claim because an expert said it