D265 Critical Thinking Pre-Test Questions And Answers Graded A+.
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D265 Critical Thinking Pre-Test Questions And Answers Graded A+.
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - correct answer. "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic"
Since inflation is risi...
D265 Critical Thinking Pre-Test Questions
And Answers Graded A+.
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - correct answer. "In any event, our
purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed
decision on the topic"
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? (Choose 2 answers) -
correct answer. Inflation is rising rapidly
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best
automobiles" declared Kennedy
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments? (Choose 2 answers) -
correct answer. An Inference
A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions? - correct answer. Lending helps stimulate
capital investment.
A strong economy is vital to national security.
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - correct answer.
Proposition
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? - correct answer. Inductive
, I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun
will rise again tomorrow.
Which term describes the argument? - correct answer. Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term describes
the argument? - correct answer. Deductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - correct answer. Begging the question
One should not speed because speeding is wrong.
What type of logic error is this an example of? - correct answer. Begging the question
My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that
kangaroos are able to do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the
question, one must infer that their conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop.
Which type of logic error is this an example of? - correct answer. The. Fallacy Fallacy
If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an example
of which type of logic error? - correct answer. Affirming the Consequent
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of?
"My opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees
is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that
their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks" - correct answer.
The Fallacy Fallacy
Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - correct answer.
All sources have bias, but some are more credible than others.
A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect it published.
In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's action suggest about
its credibility? - correct answer. The source appears credible because it is concerned
with accuracy
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information
sources?
Choose 2 answers. - correct answer. Sources may lack credibility for a variety of
reasons.
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