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WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING: REASONING AND EVIDENCE EXAM 2025
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Invalid
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
2. Why is it important to approach a source that claims exclusivity with
skepticism?
Because such claims often indicate a lack of credibility and may
reflect cognitive biases.
Because it shows a lack of confidence in one's own understanding.
Because exclusive claims are usually based on factual evidence.
Because all sources should be trusted equally.
3. What is the main purpose of researching dog breeds according to the
argument?
To find the cheapest breed.
To understand different dog behaviors.
To make the right choice.
To learn about dog training techniques.
4. If a researcher wanted to improve the validity of the property tax survey,
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what method should they use to select participants?
Convenience sampling
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Random sampling
Judgmental sampling
Quota sampling
5. What type of reasoning is used when a conclusion is drawn from a general
statement to a specific case, as in the example provided?
Deductive
Invalid
Abductive
Inductive
6. What logical fallacy is present in the statement that suggests one must be at
the game to have school spirit?
Ad hominem
Red herring
False dichotomy
Straw man
7. Describe how confirmation bias can affect an individual's decision-making
process when evaluating political candidates.
Confirmation bias ensures that all information is considered equally,
leading to balanced decision-making.
Confirmation bias leads individuals to favor information that
supports their pre-existing beliefs about candidates, potentially
ignoring opposing evidence.
Confirmation bias encourages individuals to seek out diverse
perspectives on candidates.
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Confirmation bias only affects decisions related to scientific research,
not political choices.
8. Which of the following sentences is an example of a proposition?
What time is it?
Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
Mangino's has the best pizza.
Do you like Mangino's pizza?
9. Why might the phrasing of the survey question influence the responses of
participants?
The phrasing may create social desirability bias, leading participants
to answer in a way they believe is more acceptable.
The question is straightforward and unbiased.
Participants are likely to answer truthfully regardless of the wording.
The anonymity of the survey eliminates any influence from the
question's phrasing.
10. Which statement is a simple proposition?
I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and
finished my work.
By noon, the sun was shining.
Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
11. Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make
good house pets, while German shepherds and other large breeds can be
used for home protection. Therefore, because it is important to select the
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WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING: REASONING AND EVIDENCE EXAM 2025
WITH 100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. All dogs are cute. Ginger is a dog. Therefore, Ginger is cute.
Invalid
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
2. Why is it important to approach a source that claims exclusivity with
skepticism?
Because such claims often indicate a lack of credibility and may
reflect cognitive biases.
Because it shows a lack of confidence in one's own understanding.
Because exclusive claims are usually based on factual evidence.
Because all sources should be trusted equally.
3. What is the main purpose of researching dog breeds according to the
argument?
To find the cheapest breed.
To understand different dog behaviors.
To make the right choice.
To learn about dog training techniques.
4. If a researcher wanted to improve the validity of the property tax survey,
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what method should they use to select participants?
Convenience sampling
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Random sampling
Judgmental sampling
Quota sampling
5. What type of reasoning is used when a conclusion is drawn from a general
statement to a specific case, as in the example provided?
Deductive
Invalid
Abductive
Inductive
6. What logical fallacy is present in the statement that suggests one must be at
the game to have school spirit?
Ad hominem
Red herring
False dichotomy
Straw man
7. Describe how confirmation bias can affect an individual's decision-making
process when evaluating political candidates.
Confirmation bias ensures that all information is considered equally,
leading to balanced decision-making.
Confirmation bias leads individuals to favor information that
supports their pre-existing beliefs about candidates, potentially
ignoring opposing evidence.
Confirmation bias encourages individuals to seek out diverse
perspectives on candidates.
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Confirmation bias only affects decisions related to scientific research,
not political choices.
8. Which of the following sentences is an example of a proposition?
What time is it?
Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
Mangino's has the best pizza.
Do you like Mangino's pizza?
9. Why might the phrasing of the survey question influence the responses of
participants?
The phrasing may create social desirability bias, leading participants
to answer in a way they believe is more acceptable.
The question is straightforward and unbiased.
Participants are likely to answer truthfully regardless of the wording.
The anonymity of the survey eliminates any influence from the
question's phrasing.
10. Which statement is a simple proposition?
I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and
finished my work.
By noon, the sun was shining.
Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
11. Dogs are bred for many different purposes. Poodles, for example, make
good house pets, while German shepherds and other large breeds can be
used for home protection. Therefore, because it is important to select the
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