This table shows results for the arguments provided by
pairs of students
We have already seen what is meant by conflict in this
context
We have coded the arguments by distinguishing three
types:
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"Accept" is an argument in favor of a choice
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"Condition" is a type of argument which allows
students to assign a condition to their choice.
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"Discard" corresponds to an argument rejecting
another choice
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It is interesting to notice that almost all the
"Condition" arguments were given in a
conflictual situation.
We think this is a way of
solving the conflict by coordinating the different opinions.
Let's also notice that this type of argument violates the instruction
to give an argument to support only one choice
BUT it matches the pedagogical goal of the activity because it brings students to use situational facts to justify their choice