WGU D265 TERMS WITH COMPLETE
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Critical Thinking
Definition: The ability to think carefully about thinking and reasoning. It
involves reflecting on and criticizing your own reasoning process to avoid
errors and biases.
o Example: A person thoughtfully questioning their assumptions,
evaluating evidence, and considering alternative viewpoints before
reaching a conclusion.
Propositions
Definition: Statements that can be either true or false. They assert
something about the world that can be evaluated for truth.
o Example: "The sky is blue." (true or false)
Simple Proposition
Definition: A simple proposition has no internal logical structure. Its truth
or falsity is independent of other propositions. It is a standalone statement.
o Example:
"The sky is blue."
This is a simple proposition because it is either true or false by
itself, and does not rely on any other statement for its meaning.
Complex Proposition
Definition: A complex proposition has internal logical structure. It
consists of two or more simple propositions connected together. The truth or
, falsity of a complex proposition depends on the truth or falsity of the
individual components.
o Example:
"The sky is blue, but it does not look blue to me right now."
This is a complex proposition because it connects two simpler
propositions: "The sky is blue" and "It does not look blue to me
right now." The truth of the whole sentence depends on the
truth of these two individual statements.
Bad Inferential Structure
Definition: This refers to an invalid or flawed argument where the
premises do not support or demonstrate the conclusion. Even if the premises
are true, they do not lead logically to the conclusion, and the reasoning is
faulty.
o Example:
Premise 1: "All dogs are mammals."
Premise 2: "Fluffy is a dog."
Conclusion: "Therefore, Fluffy is a cat."
This is a bad inferential structure because the conclusion
("Fluffy is a cat") is not supported by the premises. The
premises are true, but they don't logically lead to the
conclusion.
Summary of Key Concepts:
Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate your thinking
carefully and critically.
Propositions: Statements that can be true or false.
Simple Proposition: A statement that is true or false independently.
SOLUTIONS WELL ELABORATED
Critical Thinking
Definition: The ability to think carefully about thinking and reasoning. It
involves reflecting on and criticizing your own reasoning process to avoid
errors and biases.
o Example: A person thoughtfully questioning their assumptions,
evaluating evidence, and considering alternative viewpoints before
reaching a conclusion.
Propositions
Definition: Statements that can be either true or false. They assert
something about the world that can be evaluated for truth.
o Example: "The sky is blue." (true or false)
Simple Proposition
Definition: A simple proposition has no internal logical structure. Its truth
or falsity is independent of other propositions. It is a standalone statement.
o Example:
"The sky is blue."
This is a simple proposition because it is either true or false by
itself, and does not rely on any other statement for its meaning.
Complex Proposition
Definition: A complex proposition has internal logical structure. It
consists of two or more simple propositions connected together. The truth or
, falsity of a complex proposition depends on the truth or falsity of the
individual components.
o Example:
"The sky is blue, but it does not look blue to me right now."
This is a complex proposition because it connects two simpler
propositions: "The sky is blue" and "It does not look blue to me
right now." The truth of the whole sentence depends on the
truth of these two individual statements.
Bad Inferential Structure
Definition: This refers to an invalid or flawed argument where the
premises do not support or demonstrate the conclusion. Even if the premises
are true, they do not lead logically to the conclusion, and the reasoning is
faulty.
o Example:
Premise 1: "All dogs are mammals."
Premise 2: "Fluffy is a dog."
Conclusion: "Therefore, Fluffy is a cat."
This is a bad inferential structure because the conclusion
("Fluffy is a cat") is not supported by the premises. The
premises are true, but they don't logically lead to the
conclusion.
Summary of Key Concepts:
Critical Thinking: The ability to analyze and evaluate your thinking
carefully and critically.
Propositions: Statements that can be true or false.
Simple Proposition: A statement that is true or false independently.
