WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
WGU D265 Critical
Thinking: Reasoning
and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my
opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to
determine the best approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position
because I know it is right.: - I disagree with my opponent's position on this
issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the
matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine
the best approach to a problem.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
- Do you like Mangino's pizza?: - Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
3. Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished
my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.: By noon, the sun was shining.
4. Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore: Because
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research
and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the
government should encourage industry to develop flying cars and banks
should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
Assessment
WGU D265 Critical
Thinking: Reasoning
and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
1. Which sentences reflect strong critical thinking? Choose 2 answers.
- I disagree with my opponent's position on this issue, but I respect my
opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to
determine the best approach to a problem.
- Unlike some others, I do not jump to conclusions, nor am I biased.
- While I am open to discussion on the topic, I am committed to my position
because I know it is right.: - I disagree with my opponent's position on this
issue, but I respect my opponents and I am curious to hear their thoughts on the
matter.
- I know that issues can be complicated, and that it is often difficult to determine
the best approach to a problem.
2. Which sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers.
- Hey, let's go to lunch at noon today.
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
, WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reasoning and Evidence - Practice
Assessment
- Do you like Mangino's pizza?: - Mangino's has the best pizza.
- They will likely put the other restaurants out of business.
3. Which statement is a simple proposition?
1. Because I was dressed for work, I took an umbrella and ran to my car.
2. I had a work deadline approaching, so I ate lunch at my desk and finished
my work.
3. I stopped at the grocery store and bought some milk.
4. By noon, the sun was shining.: By noon, the sun was shining.
4. Which indicator is a premise indicator?
Hence
Because
Thus
Therefore: Because
5. Because flying cars will relieve traffic congestion, and since the research
and development of such vehicles will be expensive, it follows that the
government should encourage industry to develop flying cars and banks
should help fund industry research.
Which phrases contain conclusions of this argument? Choose 2 answers.
