D265 Readiness Quiz #1
Required
2 Which claim best represents strong critical thinking?
Since I am always fair and objective, I know my view on the issue is
correct.
Let’s work together to clarify the problem and find a solution
supported by the best available reasons and evidence.
The problem is obvious and the answer is easy to see.
The other candidate is a known cheat and liar. Even so, I look forward
to having a substantive exchange of ideas during the town hall.
3 The latest reports indicate that inflation is rising rapidly. When there is
too much inflation, the Fed has a responsibility to take action. So the Fed
should raise interest rates, since raising interest rates is the most
effective way to curb inflation.
Which is the conclusion of the above argument?
The latest reports indicate that inflation is rising rapidly.
The Fed has a responsibility to take action.
The Fed should raise interest rates.
Raising interest rates is the most effective way to curb inflation.
4 Which words are conclusion indicators? Choose two.
Because
Thus
Hence
Since
5 Which words are premise indicators? Choose two.
For
So
Therefore
As
6 You have gotten taller since I last saw you.
Which description accurately characterizes this sentence?
Valid argument
Cogent argument
Statement
Inference
7 I have psychic powers that allow me to predict the future with a very
high degree of accuracy. At this moment, my psychic powers are telling
, me that the lottery ticket I purchased today is going to win the billion-
dollar jackpot. Therefore, it is very likely that I am going to win the
jackpot.
Which term describes this argument?
Strong
Weak
Cogent
Sound
8 All the produce at the neighborhood grocery store is always terrible. I
know because I bought tomatoes there twice and both times they were
rotten.
Which best characterizes this argument?
Strong
Valid
Weak
Cogent
9 If Sam lives in Salt Lake City, then Sam lives in Utah. Sam does live in
Utah. Therefore, Sam lives in Salt Lake City.
This is an example of which fallacy?
Fallacy fallacy
Begging the question
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
10 Brand X Dog Food is the healthiest dog food because no other brand of
dog food is as nutritious.
What fallacy is this an example of?
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
Fallacy fallacy
Begging the question
11 I heard Dylan say that “if it rained, then the ground should be wet; and
since the ground is wet, it must have rained.” Because Dylan committed
the fallacy of affirming the consequent, we must reject Dylan’s inference
Required
2 Which claim best represents strong critical thinking?
Since I am always fair and objective, I know my view on the issue is
correct.
Let’s work together to clarify the problem and find a solution
supported by the best available reasons and evidence.
The problem is obvious and the answer is easy to see.
The other candidate is a known cheat and liar. Even so, I look forward
to having a substantive exchange of ideas during the town hall.
3 The latest reports indicate that inflation is rising rapidly. When there is
too much inflation, the Fed has a responsibility to take action. So the Fed
should raise interest rates, since raising interest rates is the most
effective way to curb inflation.
Which is the conclusion of the above argument?
The latest reports indicate that inflation is rising rapidly.
The Fed has a responsibility to take action.
The Fed should raise interest rates.
Raising interest rates is the most effective way to curb inflation.
4 Which words are conclusion indicators? Choose two.
Because
Thus
Hence
Since
5 Which words are premise indicators? Choose two.
For
So
Therefore
As
6 You have gotten taller since I last saw you.
Which description accurately characterizes this sentence?
Valid argument
Cogent argument
Statement
Inference
7 I have psychic powers that allow me to predict the future with a very
high degree of accuracy. At this moment, my psychic powers are telling
, me that the lottery ticket I purchased today is going to win the billion-
dollar jackpot. Therefore, it is very likely that I am going to win the
jackpot.
Which term describes this argument?
Strong
Weak
Cogent
Sound
8 All the produce at the neighborhood grocery store is always terrible. I
know because I bought tomatoes there twice and both times they were
rotten.
Which best characterizes this argument?
Strong
Valid
Weak
Cogent
9 If Sam lives in Salt Lake City, then Sam lives in Utah. Sam does live in
Utah. Therefore, Sam lives in Salt Lake City.
This is an example of which fallacy?
Fallacy fallacy
Begging the question
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
10 Brand X Dog Food is the healthiest dog food because no other brand of
dog food is as nutritious.
What fallacy is this an example of?
Affirming the consequent
Denying the antecedent
Fallacy fallacy
Begging the question
11 I heard Dylan say that “if it rained, then the ground should be wet; and
since the ground is wet, it must have rained.” Because Dylan committed
the fallacy of affirming the consequent, we must reject Dylan’s inference
