Critical Thinking & Logic – WGU Self Study Questions and Answers

Reasoned Opinion Statements that express opinions that are supported by reasons and evidence. Reasoning A logical and systematic approach to thinking about something. Evidence The facts available to support a conclusion. Conclusion The statement in an argument that we claim is implied by the argument's premises. Self-Reflection The act of examining one's thoughts, feelings and motives. Objective Statements Statements based on factual research that are subject to forms of verification, but do not require critical thought. Argument A set of statements containing at least one premise and a conclusion. Critical Thinking A method of approaching a problem or decision that entails systematically evaluating arguments and reasoning. Systematic A process performed according to a plan; Methodical. Premises The set of accepted assumptions upon which an argument is built. Fallacy An argument that is based on poor reasoning. Inference Indicator A word that signal whether a sentence is a premise or a conclusion. Non-Arguments A set of statements that do not contain supporting statements, and therefore they do not express reasoning. Assumption Statements that the conclusion of an argument depend on. Antecedent In an "if-then" statement, the phrase that is prefaced with "if". Description A set of statements intended intended to draw a picture in the mind of a listener; an example of an unsupported statement.