Review: D265 Readiness Quiz #1
Respondent
1096 Anonymous 32:18 26/32
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Which sentence 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.
Even though the other candidate is a cheat and a liar, I look forward to a substantive exchange
of ideas during the town hall.
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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?
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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.
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Which words are conclusion indicators? Choose two.
Because
Thus
Hence
Since
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Which words are premise indicators? Choose two.
6
You have gotten taller since I last saw you.
Which description accurately characterizes this sentence?
Valid argument
For
So
Therefore
As
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Cogent argument
Statement
Inference
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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
Respondent
1096 Anonymous 32:18 26/32
Time to complete Points
1 Score / 0 pts
Please enter your first and last name and today's date: *
1 / 1 pt
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2
Which sentence 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.
Even though the other candidate is a cheat and a liar, I look forward to a substantive exchange
of ideas during the town hall.
0
Incorrect 0/1 Points
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?
, / 1 pt
Auto-graded
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.
Correct 1/1 Points 1 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
4
Which words are conclusion indicators? Choose two.
Because
Thus
Hence
Since
Correct 1/1 Points 1 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
5
Which words are premise indicators? Choose two.
6
You have gotten taller since I last saw you.
Which description accurately characterizes this sentence?
Valid argument
For
So
Therefore
As
, 1 / 1 pt
Correct 1/1 Points
Auto-graded
Cogent argument
Statement
Inference
Correct 1/1 Points
1 / 1 pt
Auto-graded
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
