A group of students is working on a research project based on the topic of ethical
animal care. They have decided that the first step is to clarify the problem they want to
address. Which of the following is a question of judgment that clarifies the problem? -
ANSWhat is the best way to address the high number of unwanted pets?
A history teacher has decided to use a multidisciplinary approach to a curricular amott
for the upcoming year. How might the teacher have use the standards of critical thinking
to make this decision? - ANSThe teacher consider the complexity of the learning
environment
A large urban school district spends more per people than any other district in the state
yet this district graduation rate is the lowest.Which statement are both accurate and
relevant in determining funding for the urban District? - ANS-even though the entire
state budget will likely decrease for the next year, and appeal for more funding for
education is relevant because the real need exist
-graduation rates may be in accurate because not all students are tracked after leaving
the district
-it is a relevant that three national merit scholars graduated from a private school in the
city this year
A student is writing a research paper that investigates the relationship of higher
education to employment in the United States. Match the source of information with the
phrase that describes its efficiency to the assignment. - ANS-A case study of one state
employment rates that shows higher employment among those with a college degree
^Relies on inference
-A university publication that describes a survey of 10 people with college degrees who
report a high rate of employment in their field of study
^Exhibits bias
-A peer reviewed journal article that shows that people with college degrees have a
20% better rate of employment than those with a high school diploma
^Provide scholarly support
-A study that shows people with college degrees are more likely to engage in social
activities
^Is irrelevant
A wildlife biologist decides to use him a graph created by another biologist. What
question should the biologist ask when evaluating the usefulness of this graph? - ANSIs
the graph specific enough to determine the current ecological status of the lake?
Is there enough information to reach a conclusion about the kingfisher population?
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A writer is preparing to write an article about discipline in schools. Which is in approach
first step the writer to clarify and systematically analyze the problem? - ANSClarify the
subject and consider what is at stake
An animal shelter, serving a low income community, is experiencing a dramatic increase
in the number of homeless cats and dogs received at the shelter. The shelter staff are
worried because the increase Is impacting their ability to carry equally for all their other
animals and many people In the community cannot afford to adopt a dog or cat. They
decided to implement a new promotion where they keep the current fee structure and
reduce the paperwork and for go the usual reference checks to encourage more
adoptions. Which of the below are implications of this proposed solution? - ANS-
adoption fees may prevent people from participating
- Pet may be matched with irresponsible owners
Animal testing question - ANS-The life of a human is more valuable than the life of an
animal
-Steps should be taken to see if human lives whenever is possible
Crime scene - ANSLocation of jewlery box
Do you do an increase in the number of degree programs at a local college there's been
a significant increase in the job placements for graduates. Which of the following
activities will help validate this explanation for the increase? - ANSLook for a common
element another degree programs which lead to higher job placement
Dog homes with unsightly lawns - ANSIt is unclear how the evidence leads to the
conclusion that the dogs are the cause of the unsightly lawns. The complaining
neighbors fears of devalued property may keep them from considering the problem from
other viewpoints.
Drought question - ANSThis year's precipitation has not eliminated the need for
conservation
During recent practices there has been a Significant increase in the number of sprained
ankles and knees among players a very successful port sports teams that is going to
compete in the state championship. What actions with sports coach take to determine
injuries by using common factor method? - ANS-the coach would determjne if the
injured players were playing the same position
-The coach would investigate whether the injured Players warm up your routines were
similar
How could the interpretation of data be distorted when presented in graphic form -
ANSDisplaying more than one pie chart side-by-side could make a comparison difficult
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across charts. Displaying the chart containing a baseline that starts at a figure above
zero could over emphasized the differences in the data.
How would an elective officials point of you influence that officials approach to public
education? - ANS-The officials desire to find an expensive Road building project may
influence the officials to limit education funding.
-The officials enthusiasm for sports may influence the officials to support funding for
education if it includes increased spending for athletic programs.
Increased tardiness - ANSIt would make the teacher want to emphasize punctuality
Match each fundamental viewpoint with its corresponding discipline - ANSFocused on
critical and systematic study of Problems - philosophy
Focused on the right contact and living and honorable life - ethics
Focused on mental processes and behavior's - psychology
Focus on interactions and relationships among individuals and groups - sociology
Focused on the written record of human race - history
Music teacher is trying to develop a new curriculum for piano students in public school.
Which two questions did the teacher consider in order to apply the principles of critical
thinking to this problem? - ANSWhat is the purpose of music and playing piano? Which
current teaching message for fill the ideals of piano instruction?
Read the following excerpt from Albert J beverage is 1898 Speech. Which to fallacies
occur in the exert - ANSFlattering the audience, sweeping generalizations
The fair housing act prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, disability, age, familiar status, or national origin. Which of the following ethical
perspectives are relevant to this law? - ANS-Children and adults should have equal
access to recreational facilities in multiple housing development, such as condominium
project
-In multiple housing developments which have a no pets designation, blind resident
should be allowed to keep guide dogs.
-Reasonable people should respect the rights and needs of others in regard to housing
Tobacco question why should the campaign be regarded as potentially biased? -
ANSBecause it tobacco industry is a commercial enterprise that loses money when
people stop smoking
Which of the following are standards of critical thinking - ANSLogic, significant,
accuracy, Percision
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Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single
best solution - ANSWhat is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile
Which question requires critical thinking? - ANSWhat are ways to help ensure that
rainbows will continue to be visible in the future
Which statement reflects accurately one of the purposes of applying critical thinking to
the disciplines - ANSCritical thinking encourages a critique of the disciplines that seek to
the narrow gap between the ideal and the reality in a field of knowledge
Which two are elements of reasoning within critical thinking? - ANSImplications,
assumptions
World food prices have hit an all-time high, driven up by price increases in wheat, corn,
sugar, and oil's. Which of the following are possible solutions to the given problem? -
ANS-Consider the effects of greenhouse gases on climate change and set policies
accordingly
-Set government policies that will lower cost of basic food staples to the poorest people
-Reconsider tax incentives offered for production of alternative fuels
You are writing an essay on proliferation of aids throughout the world. You have been
asked to document the problem and it's possible solutions using evidence and
reasoning. Which of the following would be relevant resources for this topic? - ANS-An
essay by a medical Doctor Who has treated AIDS victims in other countries
-A document that discusses the probable causes of aids in Africa
-A speech given by a prominent researcher in the field of AIDS research"All dogs have
four legs. Grover is a dog, because Grover barks like a dog. So Grover has four legs."
Which statement represents indirect support? - ansGrover barks like a dog.
"If magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is real. Magicians can pull rabbits
out of hats. Therefore, I know that magic is real." Which two statements represent
conjoint support when mapping this example to a body of propositions? - ansIf
magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is real. & Magicians can pull rabbits
out of hats.
"Peyton is an excellent dentist, so she sings well." Which statement represents the
hidden assumption that would make this argument valid? - ansAll excellent dentists sing
well.
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's
comments? - ansAn inference & A weak argument & A proposition
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