To be convincing, an argument needs to have both true statements and
valid connections among them. Formal logic is mostly about connections
among statements, not about whether they are true. People sometimes use
poor logic even if they begin with true statements, and sometimes they
use logic that begins with untrue statements.
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Science as Inquiry: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Grades 9-12, page 175 Formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence. Student inquiries should culminate in formulating an explanation or model. Models should be physical, conceptual, and mathematical. In the process of answering the questions, the students should engage in discussions and arguments that result in the revision of their explanations. These discussions should be based on scientific knowledge, the use of logic, and evidence from their investigation. NSES Content Standard A
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