PHI 103 week 1 quiz 1
Question 1
pts
Standard form is __________.
a confusing use of language
Correct!
a way to clarify arguments by listing the premises above the conclusion
a way to make logical arguments look mathematical in structure
the proper use of grammar in presenting an argument
Question 2
pts
Logical arguments __________.
always involve an exchange
are a means for venting emotion
involve quarreling
Correct!
attempt to use good reasoning to discover truth
Question 3
pts
The conclusion of an argument is __________.
a sentence that gives a reason why something is true
a way to wrap up an argument without hostility
the point in time at which the argument ends
Correct!
the claim that is supported by the argument
Question 4
, pts
A definitive characteristic of deductive arguments is that __________.
the premises support the conclusion probabilistically
they are supported by science
the conclusion is intended to follow from the premise in a probable fashion
Correct!
the conclusion is intended to follow necessarily from the premises
Question 5
pts
Explanations differ from arguments in that __________.
their conclusions do not follow from the premises
Correct!
they are about conclusions that are already accepted to be true
they are about debated issues
they provide reasons for believing something to be case
Question 6
pts
Which of these is listed in chapter 1 of our textbook as an advantage of using logic?
It makes us smarter than our peers who don’t study logic
Correct!
It helps us to clarify when our judgments are warranted
It helps us to convince others to do what we want them to do
It teaches us that emotions are not important
Question 7
pts
This form of thinking involves using our imagination.
Question 1
pts
Standard form is __________.
a confusing use of language
Correct!
a way to clarify arguments by listing the premises above the conclusion
a way to make logical arguments look mathematical in structure
the proper use of grammar in presenting an argument
Question 2
pts
Logical arguments __________.
always involve an exchange
are a means for venting emotion
involve quarreling
Correct!
attempt to use good reasoning to discover truth
Question 3
pts
The conclusion of an argument is __________.
a sentence that gives a reason why something is true
a way to wrap up an argument without hostility
the point in time at which the argument ends
Correct!
the claim that is supported by the argument
Question 4
, pts
A definitive characteristic of deductive arguments is that __________.
the premises support the conclusion probabilistically
they are supported by science
the conclusion is intended to follow from the premise in a probable fashion
Correct!
the conclusion is intended to follow necessarily from the premises
Question 5
pts
Explanations differ from arguments in that __________.
their conclusions do not follow from the premises
Correct!
they are about conclusions that are already accepted to be true
they are about debated issues
they provide reasons for believing something to be case
Question 6
pts
Which of these is listed in chapter 1 of our textbook as an advantage of using logic?
It makes us smarter than our peers who don’t study logic
Correct!
It helps us to clarify when our judgments are warranted
It helps us to convince others to do what we want them to do
It teaches us that emotions are not important
Question 7
pts
This form of thinking involves using our imagination.
