PRE-ASSESSMENT: CRITICAL THINKING: REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO)
Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1.
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
YOUR
ANSWER
CORRECT
ANSWER
"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity
to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
"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?
Choose 2 answers.
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inflation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
We need to act quickly.
, 3."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.
A strong argument
An inference
Checkmark
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5. I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
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?
Inductive
Checkmark
Checkmark
Sound
Valid
Attempt #1
Status: Passed
1.
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
YOUR
ANSWER
CORRECT
ANSWER
"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity
to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
"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?
Choose 2 answers.
We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inflation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
We need to act quickly.
, 3."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.
A strong argument
An inference
Checkmark
A weak argument
A proposition
4. Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
5. I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
Strong argument
Weak argument
Inference
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?
Inductive
Checkmark
Checkmark
Sound
Valid
