WGU D265 Guide (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and Evidence _ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ A Grade

WGU D265 Guide (New 2023/ 2024 Update) Critical Thinking - Reason and Evidence _ Questions and Verified Answers_ 100% Correct_ A Grade QUESTION Begging the question Answer: fallacy is a circular argument in which a premise of the argument assumes the truth of a conclusion QUESTION Earth if a sphere because the planet is shaped like a ball Answer: Begging the Question QUESTION Fallacy Fallacy Answer: committed when one rejects the conclusion of an argument because that argument commits a fallacy QUESTION The argument that the earth is a sphere begs the question reject the conclusion and affirm that the earth is flat Answer: Fallacy Fallacy QUESTION Sources of Information Answer: First considering a piece of information, determine if its is from a reliable source QUESTION How do you know if the source is reliable? Answer: Identify the author Is the source an individual, organization, or governmental entity? QUESTION How do check is a source is biased? Answer: Check social media bubbles Consider whose interests the story serves If it is study or poll, who funded it? Do you see the word "sponsored" at the top? Do you see survey results or statistics? QUESTION How do you know if a source is thoughtful and honest?