WGU D265 - Critical Thinking UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Critical Thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to think carefully about thinking
and reasoning, to evaluate claims about truth by using reason and evidence
Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Statements that can be true or false
Non-Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Sentences that are not statements about
matters of fact (or fiction). They do not make a claim that can be true or false.
Simple Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Have no internal logical structure, meaning
whether they are true or false does not depend on whether a part of them is true or false. They are
simply true or false on their own.
ex. The Sky is Blue
Complex Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Have internal logical structure, meaning
they are composed of multiple simple propositions.
ex. The floor has been mopped and the dished have been done
Premise - CORRECT ANSWER - A statement supporting an arguments conclusion
Conclusion - CORRECT ANSWER - A summary based on evidence or facts
Deductive Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to a conclusion based on general
principles. Guarantees truth if premises are true
, Inductive Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to a probable conclusion based on
observation but isn't certain. Suggest the likelihood of something.
Valid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that does in fact provide
logically conclusive support for its conclusion
Invalid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that does not offer
logically conclusive support for the conclusion
Strong Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that does in fact
provide probable support for its conclusion
Weak Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that does not give
probable support to the conclusion
Sound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a valid argument with true premises
Unsound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that is invalid, has one
or more false premises, or both
Cogent Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a strong argument with true premises
Uncogent Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that is weak, has one
or more false premises, fails to meet the total evidence requirement, or any combination of these
Affirming the Consequent - CORRECT ANSWER - If A, Then C
Yes C.
Therefore, A
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Critical Thinking - CORRECT ANSWER - The ability to think carefully about thinking
and reasoning, to evaluate claims about truth by using reason and evidence
Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Statements that can be true or false
Non-Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Sentences that are not statements about
matters of fact (or fiction). They do not make a claim that can be true or false.
Simple Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Have no internal logical structure, meaning
whether they are true or false does not depend on whether a part of them is true or false. They are
simply true or false on their own.
ex. The Sky is Blue
Complex Propositions - CORRECT ANSWER - Have internal logical structure, meaning
they are composed of multiple simple propositions.
ex. The floor has been mopped and the dished have been done
Premise - CORRECT ANSWER - A statement supporting an arguments conclusion
Conclusion - CORRECT ANSWER - A summary based on evidence or facts
Deductive Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to a conclusion based on general
principles. Guarantees truth if premises are true
, Inductive Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - Leads to a probable conclusion based on
observation but isn't certain. Suggest the likelihood of something.
Valid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that does in fact provide
logically conclusive support for its conclusion
Invalid Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that does not offer
logically conclusive support for the conclusion
Strong Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that does in fact
provide probable support for its conclusion
Weak Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that does not give
probable support to the conclusion
Sound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a valid argument with true premises
Unsound Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a deductive argument that is invalid, has one
or more false premises, or both
Cogent Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - a strong argument with true premises
Uncogent Argument - CORRECT ANSWER - an inductive argument that is weak, has one
or more false premises, fails to meet the total evidence requirement, or any combination of these
Affirming the Consequent - CORRECT ANSWER - If A, Then C
Yes C.
Therefore, A
