Ashford – Phi 103 – Week 1 – Quiz Answers – Part 2

1. Question : Which of the following is an advantage of using standard form? Student Answer: It helps us to evaluate the quality of an argument independent of our own views about the subject. It is only really necessary for professional logicians and mathematicians It makes arguments logically valid It makes it more likely that your audience will believe your premises Instructor Explanation: The answer to this question can be found in Section 2.2, “Extracting Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question 2 . Question : The conclusion of an argument is __________. Student Answer: the point in time at which the argument ends a sentence that gives a reason why something is true the claim that is supported by the argument a way to wrap up an argument without hostility ASHFORD – PHI 103 – WEEK 1 – QUIZ ANSWERS – PART 2 Instructor Explanation: The answer to this question can be found in Section 2.1, “Arguments in Logic,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question 3 . Question : An argument can have __________. Student Answer: only false conclusions only false premises no more than five premises any number of premises Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.1, “Arguments in Logic,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question 4 . Question : Which of the following is likely to indicate a premise? Student Answer: It follows that Because ASHFORD – PHI 103 – WEEK 1 – QUIZ ANSWERS – PART 2 So Thus Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.2, “Putting Arguments in the Standard Form,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: Question 5 . Question : An argument is __________. Student Answer: something that necessitates an exchange a verbal dispute something that requires a winner and a loser a defense of a position Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.1, “Arguments in Logic,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking