Assessing Arguments in ReasonSpace - Revision history

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	To assess an [[inference]], you need to determine how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''. So, in assessing the inference ''assume for the sake of argument'' that you know the premises are true. Then think about whether they'd put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. There are a few possibilities here. The inference might be a [[deduction]]—an argument in which the premises ''necessitate'' the conclusion. If so, then the slider should be set to the right-most position in the scale. Even if the inference isn't a deduction, it may nonetheless be [[compelling]] ~~— that~~ is, it may be strong enough that knowing the premises would put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. If so, then set the slider in the right-most area of the scale. On the other extreme, the inference may be a [[non-sequitur]].		To assess an [[inference]], you need to determine how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''. So, in assessing the inference ''assume for the sake of argument'' that you know the premises are true. Then think about whether they'd put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. There are a few possibilities here. The inference might be a [[deduction]]—an argument in which the premises ''necessitate'' the conclusion. If so, then the slider should be set to the right-most position on the scale. Even if the inference isn't a deduction, it may nonetheless be [[compelling]]—that is, it may be strong enough that knowing the premises would put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. If so, then set the slider in the right-most area of the scale. On the other extreme, the inference may be a [[non-sequitur]].

	=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=		=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=
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	After all the items in a map have been assessed, you can finalize the assessment by pressing the "Publish" button above the assessment scales. Doing so will take you to a summary of your assessment. IT has a "copy link" button, which you can use to copy a link to the published assessment.		After all the items in a map have been assessed, you can finalize the assessment by pressing the "Publish" button above the assessment scales. Doing so will take you to a summary of your assessment. It has a "copy link" button, which you can use to copy a link to the published assessment.

Stevenwarden at 20:27, 2 September 2024

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	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two such scales — one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two such scales — one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area on the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.

	For large maps, you may find it helpful to use [[focus view]], which only shows one argument at ~~once~~. You will find a control to turn focus mode on or off in the view menu at in the upper-left area of the screen (indicated by an eye icon).		For large maps, you may find it helpful to use [[focus view]], which only shows one argument at a time. You will find a control to turn focus mode on or off in the view menu in the upper-left area of the screen (indicated by an eye icon).

	When you're adjusting a slider, there will be a comment icon under it. Clicking it will reveal a textbox in which you can explain why you assessed the item as you did.		When you're adjusting a slider, there will be a comment icon under it. Clicking it will reveal a textbox in which you can explain why you assessed the item as you did.
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	In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that ~~the~~ proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#Certainty\|certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.		In assessing a proposition, you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#Certainty\|certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.

	=Assessing Inferences=		=Assessing Inferences=

	To ~~assessing~~ an [[inference]], you need to determine how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''. So, in assessing the inference ''assume for the sake of argument'' that you know the premises are true. Then think about whether they'd put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. There are a few possibilities here. The inference might be a [deduction]~~--an~~ argument in which the premises ''necessitate'' the conclusion. If so, then the slider should be set to the right-most position in the scale. Even if the inference isn't a deduction, it may nonetheless be [[compelling]] — that is, it may be strong enough that knowing the premises would put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. If so, then set the slider in the right-most area of the scale. On the other extreme, the inference may be a [[non-sequitur]].		To assess an [[inference]], you need to determine how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''. So, in assessing the inference ''assume for the sake of argument'' that you know the premises are true. Then think about whether they'd put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. There are a few possibilities here. The inference might be a [[deduction]]—an argument in which the premises ''necessitate'' the conclusion. If so, then the slider should be set to the right-most position in the scale. Even if the inference isn't a deduction, it may nonetheless be [[compelling]] — that is, it may be strong enough that knowing the premises would put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. If so, then set the slider in the right-most area of the scale. On the other extreme, the inference may be a [[non-sequitur]].

	=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=		=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=

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	To assess an argument, you must assess its inference and all its premises. [http://app.reasonspace.com ReasonSpace] walks you through the process of assessing arguments on a map. When you're looking at a published map, there will be a button to assess it in the upper right corner of the screen.		To assess an argument, you must assess its inference and all its premises. [http://app.reasonspace.com ReasonSpace] walks you through the process of assessing arguments on a map. When you're looking at a published map, there will be a button to assess it in the upper right corner of the screen.

	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have ~~two—one~~ for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two such scales — one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.

	You ~~can also click~~ on the comment ~~box~~ under the ~~scale if~~ you ~~want to enter some text explaining your assessment~~.		For large maps, you may find it helpful to use [[focus view]], which only shows one argument at once. You will find a control to turn focus mode on or off in the view menu at in the upper-left area of the screen (indicated by an eye icon).

			When you're adjusting a slider, there will be a comment icon under it. Clicking it will reveal a textbox in which you can explain why you assessed the item as you did.

	=Assessing Propositions=		=Assessing Propositions=

GSalmieri at 00:29, 30 August 2024

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	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.

			You can also click on the comment box under the scale if you want to enter some text explaining your assessment.

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	If there are multiple arguments for a conclusion, the system will set the conclusion to the strength of the strongest argument for it. You still have the option to set the strength higher, because sometimes the strength of multiple arguments can compound to yield a stronger overall case for a conclusion than any one argument does alone. (You'll have to use your judgment to determine whether this is so in any particular case.)		If there are multiple arguments for a conclusion, the system will set the conclusion to the strength of the strongest argument for it. You still have the option to set the strength higher, because sometimes the strength of multiple arguments can compound to yield a stronger overall case for a conclusion than any one argument does alone. (You'll have to use your judgment to determine whether this is so in any particular case.)

	=Objections=		([[Objections]], if present, put an upper limit on the allowable assessment of the item objected to.)
	~~Objections and counterarguments have the effect of putting~~ an upper limit on the assessment of the ~~items~~ to ~~which they point~~. ~~The stronger~~ the ~~objection or counter-argument is~~, the ~~lower~~ the ~~upper limit is~~.
			=Completing an assessment=

			After all the items in a map have been assessed, you can finalize the assessment by pressing the "Publish" button above the assessment scales. Doing so will take you to a summary of your assessment. IT has a "copy link" button, which you can use to copy a link to the published assessment.

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	~~Assess each~~ [[inference]] ~~according~~ to ~~its strength—i.e., by~~ how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''.		To assessing an [[inference]], you need to determine how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''. So, in assessing the inference ''assume for the sake of argument'' that you know the premises are true. Then think about whether they'd put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. There are a few possibilities here. The inference might be a [deduction]--an argument in which the premises ''necessitate'' the conclusion. If so, then the slider should be set to the right-most position in the scale. Even if the inference isn't a deduction, it may nonetheless be [[compelling]] — that is, it may be strong enough that knowing the premises would put you in a position to know that the conclusion is true. If so, then set the slider in the right-most area of the scale. On the other extreme, the inference may be a [[non-sequitur]].

	=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=		=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=

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			Assess each [[inference]] according to its strength—i.e., by how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''.

			=How Strengths of Arguments and Conclusions are Calculated=


	and ~~assess each [[inference]] according to its strength—i.e., by how strongly the argument would support their conclusions ''if all of its premises were certain''.~~

	Once all the premises and the inference for a given argument have been assessed, the system will calculate a strength for the argument as a whole, and if this is the only argument for its conclusion it will determine the epistemic status of the conclusion accordingly.		Once all the premises and the inference for a given argument have been assessed, the system will calculate a strength for the argument as a whole, and if this is the only argument for its conclusion it will determine the epistemic status of the conclusion accordingly.

GSalmieri at 17:19, 28 August 2024

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	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition in the map ~~that~~ is ~~not supported~~ by ~~an argument~~. In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#Certainty\|certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition and [[inference]]. As you assess the premises and inferences, the system will compute assessments for the arguments and for their conclusions. In general, it is easiest to work from the bottom of the map to the top, and this order is reflected in the order of the scales in the area at the right. If you get lost at any point, you can jump to the next unassessed scale, by pressing the "Next" button.

			=Assessing Propositions=

			In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#Certainty\|certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.

			=Assessing Inferences=




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	If there are multiple arguments for a conclusion, the system will set the conclusion to the strength of the strongest argument for it. You still have the option to set the strength higher, because sometimes the strength of multiple arguments can compound to yield a stronger overall case for a conclusion than any one argument does alone. (You'll have to use your judgment to determine whether this is so in any particular case.)		If there are multiple arguments for a conclusion, the system will set the conclusion to the strength of the strongest argument for it. You still have the option to set the strength higher, because sometimes the strength of multiple arguments can compound to yield a stronger overall case for a conclusion than any one argument does alone. (You'll have to use your judgment to determine whether this is so in any particular case.)

	=Objections ~~and Counterarguments~~=		=Objections=
	Objections and counterarguments have the effect of putting an upper limit on the assessment of the items to which they point. The stronger the objection or counter-argument is, the lower the upper limit is.		Objections and counterarguments have the effect of putting an upper limit on the assessment of the items to which they point. The stronger the objection or counter-argument is, the lower the upper limit is.

GSalmieri at 17:13, 28 August 2024

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	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition in the map that is not supported by an argument. In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition in the map that is not supported by an argument. In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#Certainty\|certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.

GSalmieri at 17:12, 28 August 2024

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	To assess an argument, you must assess its inference and all its premises. [http://app.reasonspace.com ReasonSpace] walks you through the process of assessing arguments on a map. When you're looking at a published map, there will be a button to assess it in the upper right corner of the screen.		To assess an argument, you must assess its inference and all its premises. [http://app.reasonspace.com ReasonSpace] walks you through the process of assessing arguments on a map. When you're looking at a published map, there will be a button to assess it in the upper right corner of the screen.

	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part. When you tap a portion of the scale a slider will appear there, indicating an assessment. You can then move the slider up or down to alter the assessment.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each ~~premise~~. In ~~doing this~~ you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the ~~premise is~~ true. If you ~~think you do~~ know it, then set the ~~scale~~ in the right-most region. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you'~~re not~~ sure that the premise is true, but ~~think~~ it's probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]].		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each proposition in the map that is not supported by an argument. In assessing a proposition you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the proposition—how close you are to being able to ''tell that it's true''. If you know the proposition to be true, then set the slider in the right-most region of the scale to indicate [[epistemic_status#certainty]]. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you can't be sure that the premise is true, but you regard it as probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]] by placing the slider somewhere in the area of the scale to the right of the center. Within this region, place it further to the right, the more probable you think it is. If you regard the proposition as a reasonable hypothesis, without thinking that it's more likely than not to be true, then rate is as [[Epistemic_status#Possibility\|possible]] by placing the slider in the area to the left of the center of the scale. If you have no basis for thinking the proposition might be true, or if you know that it's false, then rate it as [[Epistemic_status#Unfounded_Propositions\|unfounded]] by placing the slider in the left-most region of the scale.

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	When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part.		When you're in assessment mode, you'll see an area on the right of the screen displaying assessment scales for all the items on the map. Each proposition will have a single scale, and each inference will have two—one for the inference itself, and one for the whole argument of which it is a part.

	You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each premise. In doing this you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the premise is true. If you think you do know it, then set the scale in the right-most region. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you're not sure that the premise is true, but think it's probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#~~Probable~~\|probable]].		You should use the scales to assess the [[epistemic status]] of each premise. In doing this you are rating how near ''you'' are to ''knowing'' that the premise is true. If you think you do know it, then set the scale in the right-most region. (There's some space within this region to allow for the fact, that among things we know, we may be more sure of some than others.) If you're not sure that the premise is true, but think it's probably true, then mark it as [[Epistemic_status#Probability\|probable]].