1. Question : The thesis in an argumentative essay __________.
Student Answer: is composed of premises
should be general so that one can write enough on the topic
is the claim that is being defended
is not as important as the problem
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 9.1, “The Argumentative
Explanation: Essay,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive
2. Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid
cash for his Hummer.
The conclusion of the argument is ____________.
Student Answer: His dogs wear cashmere sweaters.
I know that Stephen has a lot of money.
He paid cash for his Hummer.
His parents drive Mercedes.
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in
Explanation: the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical
Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : Which type of inductive argument is the following?
3.
He is late; there must have been traffic.
Student Answer: Statistical syllogism
Inductive generalization
Appeal to authority
Inference to the best explanation
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 6.5, “Inference to the Best
Explanation: Explanation,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
, Question Question : How should one ethically engage in verbal argumentation?
4.
Student Answer: Try to maintain a focus on demonstrating the other person is
wrong.
Try to maintain focus on the argument when analyzing what
people are saying.
Try to win at all costs.
Stick to one’s position even if evidence is better for the
opposing position.
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting
Explanation: Disagreement by Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to
Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : The legalization of drugs is neither unwise nor immoral. It is
5. not unwise because by legalizing drugs, we would eliminate
the illegal drug trade. Hence, by legalizing drugs, we would rid
our nation of all the violence that goes along with the illegal
drug trade. Furthermore, the legalization of drugs is not
immoral because it can be combined with a massive program
of moral education.
Student Deductive
Answer:
Inductive
Neither
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 2.4, “Classifying Arguments,”
Explanation: of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : If we go to the movies, we will need to drive the minivan.
6.
Student Claim
Answer:
Non-claim
Neither
Student Answer: is composed of premises
should be general so that one can write enough on the topic
is the claim that is being defended
is not as important as the problem
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 9.1, “The Argumentative
Explanation: Essay,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : I know that Stephen has a lot of money. His parents drive
2. Mercedes. His dogs wear cashmere sweaters, and he paid
cash for his Hummer.
The conclusion of the argument is ____________.
Student Answer: His dogs wear cashmere sweaters.
I know that Stephen has a lot of money.
He paid cash for his Hummer.
His parents drive Mercedes.
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in
Explanation: the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical
Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : Which type of inductive argument is the following?
3.
He is late; there must have been traffic.
Student Answer: Statistical syllogism
Inductive generalization
Appeal to authority
Inference to the best explanation
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 6.5, “Inference to the Best
Explanation: Explanation,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
, Question Question : How should one ethically engage in verbal argumentation?
4.
Student Answer: Try to maintain a focus on demonstrating the other person is
wrong.
Try to maintain focus on the argument when analyzing what
people are saying.
Try to win at all costs.
Stick to one’s position even if evidence is better for the
opposing position.
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 9.4, “Confronting
Explanation: Disagreement by Seeking Truth,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to
Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : The legalization of drugs is neither unwise nor immoral. It is
5. not unwise because by legalizing drugs, we would eliminate
the illegal drug trade. Hence, by legalizing drugs, we would rid
our nation of all the violence that goes along with the illegal
drug trade. Furthermore, the legalization of drugs is not
immoral because it can be combined with a massive program
of moral education.
Student Deductive
Answer:
Inductive
Neither
Instructor The answer can be found in Section 2.4, “Classifying Arguments,”
Explanation: of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question Question : If we go to the movies, we will need to drive the minivan.
6.
Student Claim
Answer:
Non-claim
Neither
