D265 PRE-ASSESSMENT CRITICAL THINKING - REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED).

D265 PRE-ASSESSMENT CRITICAL THINKING - REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (VERIFIED). 1. Which sentence re ects strong critical thinking? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER "Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful debate." "The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear." "Because I am honest and unbiased, I am con dent in my position." "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic." 2. Since in ation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal isfollows 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. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER We need to institute a new economic policy. In ation is rising rapidly. We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible. We need to act quickly. 3. "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles,”Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments? Choose 2 answers. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER WGU Chat Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings An inference A weak argument A proposition 4. Which two sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Lending helps stimulate capital investment. Let’s focus on the economy today! A strong economy is vital to national security. What do you think is important? 5. I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Strong argument Weak argument Inference Proposition 6. Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a matchhome team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling andtherefore, concluded that the home team won. Which term describes this argument? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Inductive Sound Valid Deductive WGU Chat Accessibility Policy Accessibility Settings Valid Cogent Deductive Weak 8. All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term describes the argument? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Inductive Invalid Deductive Abductive.