Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? - (correct Answer) - "In any event, our purpose is to
better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic."
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? - (correct Answer) - Inflation is rising rapidly;
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
"Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles," declared
Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy's comments? - (correct Answer) - An
inference; A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions? - (correct Answer) - Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
& A strong economy is vital to national security.
"I have grown bored since last week." Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? - (correct
Answer) - Proposition
"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? -
(correct Answer) - Inductive
"I have seen the sun rise every day for many years. I, therefore, conclude that the sun will rise again
tomorrow." Which term describes this argument? - (correct Answer) - Cogent
"All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild." Which term describes the argument? -
(correct Answer) - Deductive
"People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do." Which type of logic error is this
an example of? - (correct Answer) - Begging the question
"One should not speed because speeding is wrong." Which type of logic error is this an example of? -
(correct Answer) - Begging the question
"My opponent argues that kangaroos can hop because hopping is something that kangaroos are able to
do. Since my opponent has committed the fallacy of begging the question, one must infer that their
conclusion is false, and that kangaroos cannot hop." Which type of logic error is this an example of? -
(correct Answer) - The fallacy fallacy
"If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind." This is an example of which type of
logic error? - (correct Answer) - Affirming the consequent
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." -