WGU D265 Critical Thinking and Evidence
Pre-Assessment
1.Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
ANS "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
2.Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
ANS Inflation is rising rapidly; We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
3."Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the
best automobiles," declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best
character- ize Kennedy's comments?
ANS An inference; A weak argument .Which two sentences are propositions?
ANS Lending helps stimulate capital in- vestment. & A strong economy is vital to national security.
5."I have grown bored since last week." Which descriptor accurately charac-
terizes this sentence?
ANS Proposition
6."Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team won." Which term
describes this argument?
ANS Inductive
7."I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun will rise again tomorrow." Which term describes this argument?-
ANS Cogent
8."All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild." Which term describes the argument?
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