D265 Pre-Assessment Questions &
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Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
a) "Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity
to engage in meaningful debate."
b)"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
c)"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
d)"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may
make an informed decision on the topic." - ANSWERSd) "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? Choose 2 answers.
a) We need to institute a new economic policy.
b) Inflation is rising rapidly
c) We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
d) We need to act quickly. - ANSWERSb)Inflation is rising rapidly
c) 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? Choose 2 answers.
a) A strong argument
b) An inference
c) A weak argument
d) A proposition - ANSWERSb) An inference
c) A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
a) Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
b) Let's focus on the economy today!
c) A strong economy is vital to national security.
, d) What do you think is important? - ANSWERSa) Lending helps stimulate capital
investment
c) A strong economy is vital to national security
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
A) Strong argument
B) Weak argument
C) Inference
D) Proposition - ANSWERSD) 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?
a) Inductive
b) Sound
c) Valid
d) Deductive - ANSWERSa) 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?
a) Valid
b) Cogent
c) Deductive
d) Weak - ANSWERSb) Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument?
a) Inductive
b) Invalid
c) Deductive
d) Abductive - ANSWERSc) Deductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
Answers 100% Correct!
Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
a) "Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity
to engage in meaningful debate."
b)"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
c)"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
d)"In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may
make an informed decision on the topic." - ANSWERSd) "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? Choose 2 answers.
a) We need to institute a new economic policy.
b) Inflation is rising rapidly
c) We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible
d) We need to act quickly. - ANSWERSb)Inflation is rising rapidly
c) 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? Choose 2 answers.
a) A strong argument
b) An inference
c) A weak argument
d) A proposition - ANSWERSb) An inference
c) A weak argument
Which two sentences are propositions?
Choose 2 answers.
a) Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
b) Let's focus on the economy today!
c) A strong economy is vital to national security.
, d) What do you think is important? - ANSWERSa) Lending helps stimulate capital
investment
c) A strong economy is vital to national security
I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
A) Strong argument
B) Weak argument
C) Inference
D) Proposition - ANSWERSD) 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?
a) Inductive
b) Sound
c) Valid
d) Deductive - ANSWERSa) 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?
a) Valid
b) Cogent
c) Deductive
d) Weak - ANSWERSb) Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild.
Which term describes the argument?
a) Inductive
b) Invalid
c) Deductive
d) Abductive - ANSWERSc) Deductive
People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do.
