PHI 103 - WEEK 1 - QUIZ ANSWERS - PART 2

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. Points Received: 0 of 1 Comments: Question 6 . Question : The word “because” is __________. ASHFORD – PHI 103 – WEEK 1 – QUIZ ANSWERS – PART 2 Student Answer: an premise indicator a conjunction a bad word to use if you want to make your argument clear not a good word to start a sentence 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 7 . Question : Identify the conclusion of the following argument. Too many intravenous drug users continue to risk their lives by sharing dirty needles. We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles. This would lower the rate of AIDS in this high­risk population as well as allow for the opportunity to educate and attempt to aid those who are addicted to heroin and other intravenous drugs. Student Answer: Providing clean needles would lower the rate of AIDS in this population. Providing clean needles would provide an opportunity for education. Too many intravenous drug users risk their lives by sharing needles.