Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument
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A Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument is a reasoned argument that is tailored to a specific field or domain, utilizing specialized knowledge, terminology, and methodologies to support a reasoned conclusion within that domain.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve premises and conclusions that are relevant and applicable to the specific domain of discourse.
- It can (often) utilize domain-specific evidence and logical principles to substantiate claims.
- It can (often) be found in specialized fields such as legal arguments, scientific research, and medical diagnosis.
- It can (often) involve the application of domain-specific reasoning techniques, such as legal reasoning, scientific reasoning, and clinical reasoning.
- It can (often) require domain-specific expertise to evaluate and understand the argument.
- It can (often) be influenced by the standards, norms, and practices of the specific domain.
- It can (often) be the output of a Domain-Specific Reasoning Task.
- It can range from being a Formal Domain-Specific Argument to being an Informal Domain-Specific Argument.
- It can range from being a Valid Domain-Specific Argument to being an Invalid Domain-Specific Argument.
- It can range from being a Deductive Domain-Specific Argument to being an Inductive Domain-Specific Argument to being an Abductive Domain-Specific Argument.
- It can be used to persuade domain experts or justify decisions within the domain.
- It can be instantiated in a Domain-Specific Reasoning Act.
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- Example(s):
- Legal Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
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According to the precedent set in Smith v. Jones, the actions of the defendant can be classified as negligent. Therefore, the defendant is liable for damages."
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- Scientific Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
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Based on the results of the experiment, which show a consistent increase in reaction rate with temperature, we conclude that the reaction is endothermic."
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- Medical Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
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The patient's symptoms, including high fever and rash, along with the recent travel history to a tropical region, suggest a diagnosis of dengue fever."
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- Technical Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
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The performance benchmarks indicate that the new algorithm reduces computation time by 20% compared to the previous version, making it more efficient for large-scale data processing."
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- Educational Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
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Studies have shown that students who engage in active learning perform better on assessments. Therefore, incorporating active learning strategies in the curriculum will likely improve student outcomes."
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- Legal Domain-Specific Reasoned Argument:
- Counter-Example(s):
- a General Reasoned Argument, which does not utilize domain-specific knowledge or methodologies.
- a Fallacious Argument within a domain, which contains errors in reasoning despite the use of domain-specific terminology.
- an Emotional Appeal in a domain-specific context, which relies on emotional manipulation rather than logical reasoning.
- an Irrational Argument within a specific domain.
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- See: Reasoned Argument, Domain-Specific Reasoning Task, General Reasoned Argument, Legal Reasoning, Scientific Reasoning, Clinical Reasoning, Technical Reasoning, Educational Reasoning, Deductive Argument, Inductive Argument, Abductive Argument, Evidence-Based Reasoning, Critical Thinking, Argumentation Theory.