means that even if the observation sentence is confirmed according to the instruments‚ the theory is not necessarily falsified‚ because the problem could be with the theory behind the instruments‚ or other assumptions.� (Examples: Tycho Brahe�s refutation of Copernicus‚ p. 89‚ Lakatos�s example‚ p. 90.) 3. 3. Finally‚ the falsificationist does not (despite Popper�s claims) solve the problem of induction‚ because the observation sentence has to be confirmed.� Any observation sentence is a disguised
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Offensive Language in Literature In Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn‚ regional and time-specific language is used in a way that offends some 21st century readers. Particular words are so disturbing that individuals across the country are still‚ to this day‚ attempting to have the book banned in schools and libraries. The idea that any book should be tucked away in a vault‚ let alone an example of a beloved American classic such
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4. Second piece of evidence with citation 5. Commentary sentences (2-3 sentences) 6. Transition/ Closing Sentence (1 sentence) BODY PARAGRAPH 3 (COUNTERARGUMENT AND REFUTATION) 1. Topic Sentence (1 sentence) 2. Opposing side’s argument evidence with citation 3. Refutation argument 1 (2-3 sentences) 4. Refutation 2 (2-3 sentences) 5. Transition/ Closing Sentence (1 sentence) CONCLUSION (5-7 sentences) 1. Restate your thesis statement 2. Sum up your two arguments 3. Ask “so
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which some express themselves with. Refutation 2: There are some other certain ways of expressing feelings and ideas which are not illegal acts. BODY II ( enve ) Counter Argument 1: There are new kinds of graffitis which are harmless to environment. Refutation 1: The percentage of graffiti artists using enviro-friendly graffiti is a tiny little amount when we look at the big picture. Counter Argument 2: It appears beautiful to the eyes in terms of art. Refutation 2: Eventually there are cases which
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[online]. Pennsylvania: Project Management Institute. Available from: http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/About-Us-What-is-Project-Management.aspx [Accessed 24 January 2015]. Shepherd‚ M. and Atkinson‚ R.‚ 2011. Project Management Bodies of Knowledge; Conjectures and Refutations. The Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods [online]‚ 9 (2)‚ 152-158. Turner‚ J. R.‚ 1996. International Project Management Association global qualification‚ certification and accreditation. International Journal of Project Management
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Did Popper solve the problem of induction? Introduction Inductive reasoning is the basis upon which we build our lives‚ thoughts‚ and knowledge. It is perhaps the cornerstone to all knowledge that we have ever gathered and use. However‚ is it rationally justified? Can we know that our method of inductive reasoning will lead us to a valid conclusion? The answer to this is surprisingly no. We will look closely at the problem of induction‚ and 20th century philosopher Karl Popper’s solution to this
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Is the Electoral College a Democratic Institution? Ever since the Constitutional Convention of 1787 there has been constant debate as to whether or not our system of voting‚ the Electoral College‚ is a democratic institution. After all‚ how can an electoral system that grants the power of the presidency to the candidate who did not win the popular vote claim to be truly democratic. This debate over whether or not we should dispense of the Electoral College in favor of a system based on a purely
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Grading Checklist for the Persuasive / Argumentative Essay Refer to pages 257 - 272 (reading pack for SS 100) LEVEL OF THOUGHT 25 % ORGANIZATION 25 % SUPPORT 30 % STYLE 10 % MECHANICS 10 % Argumentative focus Thesis statement (using the although…however.. because…1‚2‚3 format – other formats may be used as long as the argumentative nature of the thesis is evident ) (essay map of the most imp points) Using your own logic and reasoning to prove
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your girl friends or boy friends. - not to make loud noise. 2 Today’s Tasks – Tutorial 5 Knowledge representation 1. Exercise 6: First Order Logic 2. Exercise 7: Equivalence 3. Exercise 8: Unification 4. Exercise 9‚ 10: Resolution refutation 3 Knowledge representation with Logic Limitation on propositional logic • Propositional logic can only handle TRUE‚ FALSE and has “No capability to handle Uncertainty”‚ which is present in probability theory • It conveys only
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One of his main refutations is that he was an outside agitator that didn’t belong in Birmingham. (Cause and effect). He also made another refutation and says he had organizational ties and was invited there by the affiliate of SCLC of Birmingham and he was asked to stay on call and be ready to engage in a nonviolent and direct action program. (Definition). He also made another refutation and says he had organizational ties and was invited there by the
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