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D265 - WGU - Critical Thinking -
Reason And Evidence |Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success 2026
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? - correct-answer-
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? - correct-
answer-Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term
describes the argument? - correct-answer-Deductive
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Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - correct-
answer-All sources have bias, but some are more credible than others.
A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect information it
published. In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's
action suggest about its credibility? - correct-answer-The source appears credible
because it is concerned with accuracy.
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of
information sources? - correct-answer-The credibility of sources spans a
spectrum. & Sources may lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? -
correct-answer-It helps to determine if the author has relevant expertise.
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What is a logical step for critical thinkers to take if they are uncertain about the
reliability of a source? - correct-answer-Verify the reliability of a source by cross-
referencing with additional source materials.
Which statement represents a logical reaction to a source claiming to be free
from bias? - correct-answer-"This can't be true because all sources contain bias."
How could podcasts, newscasts, and talk radio be less biased? - correct-answer-
By featuring experts who offer contrary viewpoints
What are two ways in which the internet has complicated a critical thinking
approach to finding reliable sources? - correct-answer-Sources are more easily
located yet not consistently credible. & Sources are more easily located but still
need to be verified.
D265 - WGU - Critical Thinking -
Reason And Evidence |Comprehensive
Q&A For Certification Success 2026
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? - correct-answer-
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? - correct-
answer-Cogent
All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term
describes the argument? - correct-answer-Deductive
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Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? - correct-
answer-All sources have bias, but some are more credible than others.
A news outlet issues a correction and an apology for incorrect information it
published. In the absence of further information, what does this news outlet's
action suggest about its credibility? - correct-answer-The source appears credible
because it is concerned with accuracy.
Which two characterizations are most accurate regarding the credibility of
information sources? - correct-answer-The credibility of sources spans a
spectrum. & Sources may lack credibility for a variety of reasons.
Why is identifying the author essential in determining a source's credibility? -
correct-answer-It helps to determine if the author has relevant expertise.
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What is a logical step for critical thinkers to take if they are uncertain about the
reliability of a source? - correct-answer-Verify the reliability of a source by cross-
referencing with additional source materials.
Which statement represents a logical reaction to a source claiming to be free
from bias? - correct-answer-"This can't be true because all sources contain bias."
How could podcasts, newscasts, and talk radio be less biased? - correct-answer-
By featuring experts who offer contrary viewpoints
What are two ways in which the internet has complicated a critical thinking
approach to finding reliable sources? - correct-answer-Sources are more easily
located yet not consistently credible. & Sources are more easily located but still
need to be verified.
