D265 - WGU - Critical Thinking - Reason
and Evidence Latest Update
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an information source? -
ANSWER-Who funded it? & Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANSWER-"In any event, our purpose is to better
understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ANSWER-All sources have bias, but
some are more credible than others.
Which statement represents a logical reaction to a source claiming to be free from bias? - ANSWER-"This
can't be true because all sources contain bias."
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information sources? -
ANSWER-The credibility of sources spans a spectrum. & Sources may lack credibility for a variety of
reasons.
Which two descriptions accurately characterize the nature of human beliefs? - ANSWER-Subject to bias
& Sometimes irrational
Which two sentences are propositions? - ANSWER-Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A
strong economy is vital to national security.
Which two sentences reflect strong critical thinking? - ANSWER-My opponent's position is contrary to
mine; my opponent, however, raises some good questions. & I am unsure of the answer; I will need to
research the issue further.
Which two statements best characterize the following argument?"Coffee has caffeine; therefore, it has
stimulating effects." - ANSWER-The argument includes a single premise. & The argument includes a
single conclusion.
, D265 - WGU - Critical Thinking - Reason
and Evidence Latest Update
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My opponents argue that all
giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad
hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." -
ANSWER-The fallacy fallacy
While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two different websites, one of that
looks more official than the other and includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not.
What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine which site is more credible? -
ANSWER-It is not feasible to determine which site is more credible from the information provided.
Why can heuristics be advantageous? - ANSWER-They enable individuals to make quick decisions.
Why do strong critical thinkers monitor their own biases? - ANSWER-To minimize their biases & To
understand how their biases influence their thinking
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? - ANSWERIt helps to
determine if the author has relevant expertise.
Why should people read other articles published by the same source when they locate an article of
interest on the internet? - ANSWER-To determine whether the source publishes sensationalized or
overtly biased stories
Words used to identify Independent Propositions - ANSWER-AND, OR, EITHER, BUT, IF, THEN.
"All dogs have four legs. Grover is a dog, because Grover barks like a dog. So Grover has four legs."
Which statement represents indirect support? - ANSWER-Grover barks like a dog.
"If magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is real. Magicians can pull rabbits out of hats.
Therefore, I know that magic is real." Which two statements represent conjoint support when mapping
this example to a body of propositions? - ANSWER-If magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is
real. & Magicians can pull rabbits out of hats.
and Evidence Latest Update
Which questions are most appropriate for evaluating the credibility of an information source? -
ANSWER-Who funded it? & Does it try to get you to distrust other sources?
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - ANSWER-"In any event, our purpose is to better
understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - ANSWER-All sources have bias, but
some are more credible than others.
Which statement represents a logical reaction to a source claiming to be free from bias? - ANSWER-"This
can't be true because all sources contain bias."
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of information sources? -
ANSWER-The credibility of sources spans a spectrum. & Sources may lack credibility for a variety of
reasons.
Which two descriptions accurately characterize the nature of human beliefs? - ANSWER-Subject to bias
& Sometimes irrational
Which two sentences are propositions? - ANSWER-Lending helps stimulate capital investment. & A
strong economy is vital to national security.
Which two sentences reflect strong critical thinking? - ANSWER-My opponent's position is contrary to
mine; my opponent, however, raises some good questions. & I am unsure of the answer; I will need to
research the issue further.
Which two statements best characterize the following argument?"Coffee has caffeine; therefore, it has
stimulating effects." - ANSWER-The argument includes a single premise. & The argument includes a
single conclusion.
, D265 - WGU - Critical Thinking - Reason
and Evidence Latest Update
Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My opponents argue that all
giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad
hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." -
ANSWER-The fallacy fallacy
While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two different websites, one of that
looks more official than the other and includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not.
What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine which site is more credible? -
ANSWER-It is not feasible to determine which site is more credible from the information provided.
Why can heuristics be advantageous? - ANSWER-They enable individuals to make quick decisions.
Why do strong critical thinkers monitor their own biases? - ANSWER-To minimize their biases & To
understand how their biases influence their thinking
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? - ANSWERIt helps to
determine if the author has relevant expertise.
Why should people read other articles published by the same source when they locate an article of
interest on the internet? - ANSWER-To determine whether the source publishes sensationalized or
overtly biased stories
Words used to identify Independent Propositions - ANSWER-AND, OR, EITHER, BUT, IF, THEN.
"All dogs have four legs. Grover is a dog, because Grover barks like a dog. So Grover has four legs."
Which statement represents indirect support? - ANSWER-Grover barks like a dog.
"If magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is real. Magicians can pull rabbits out of hats.
Therefore, I know that magic is real." Which two statements represent conjoint support when mapping
this example to a body of propositions? - ANSWER-If magicians can pull rabbits out of hats, then magic is
real. & Magicians can pull rabbits out of hats.
