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Term Definition
A university student surveys a) It is not representative
incoming freshmen to c) It is not random
understand how students at the
university feel about a proposed
tuition increase.
Which statements are true
regarding this statistical
sample? Choose 2 answers.
a) It is not representative
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b) It is representative
c) It is not random
d) It is random
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True False
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Term Definition
I have seen the sun rise every b) Cogent
day for many years. I, therefore,
conclude that the sun will rise
again tomorrow.
Which term describes this
argument?
a) Valid
b) Cogent
c) Deductive
d) Weak
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Term Definition
"Products manufactured in our b) An inference
country are the best because c) A weak argument
we make the best automobiles,"
declared Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best
characterize Kennedy's
comments? Choose 2 answers.
a) A strong argument
b) An inference
c) A weak argument
d) A proposition
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True False
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Definition Term
Which argumentation concept
a) The principle of charity
does the following passage
illustrate?
"Some people point to the large
number of unidentified flying
object sightings and the
discovery of many earth-like
planets in the universe as
evidence of extraterrestrial life. I
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don't take this evidence
seriously, though, because I do
not believe in extraterrestrial
life."
a) Representativeness
b) Confirmation bias
c) Denying the antecedent
d) Anchoring and adjustment
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Correct definition
Quinn favors strict industry regulations. Robin disagrees
because they would increase costs for many businesses and
stifle the economy. Robin does, however, understand and
acknowledge that industrial operations have environmental
and social impacts and that regulatory measures may help
prevent unnecessary harm.
Which argumentation concept does this passage illustrate?
a) The principle of charity
b) Confirmation bias
c) Heuristics
d) Availabilty
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WGU D265|Pre-Assessment|51 Actual Questions and Answers|2025
Update 100% Correct
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51 Correct terms
Questions and answers
1 of 51
Term Definition
A university student surveys a) It is not representative
incoming freshmen to c) It is not random
understand how students at the
university feel about a proposed
tuition increase.
Which statements are true
regarding this statistical
sample? Choose 2 answers.
a) It is not representative
,2/2/25, 12:06 AM D265 Pre-Assessment Questions and Answers
b) It is representative
c) It is not random
d) It is random
Give this one a go later!
True False
2 of 51
Term Definition
I have seen the sun rise every b) Cogent
day for many years. I, therefore,
conclude that the sun will rise
again tomorrow.
Which term describes this
argument?
a) Valid
b) Cogent
c) Deductive
d) Weak
Give this one a go later!
True False
3 of 51
,2/2/25, 12:06 AM D265 Pre-Assessment Questions and Answers
Term Definition
"Products manufactured in our b) An inference
country are the best because c) A weak argument
we make the best automobiles,"
declared Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best
characterize Kennedy's
comments? Choose 2 answers.
a) A strong argument
b) An inference
c) A weak argument
d) A proposition
Give this one a go later!
True False
4 of 51
Definition Term
Which argumentation concept
a) The principle of charity
does the following passage
illustrate?
"Some people point to the large
number of unidentified flying
object sightings and the
discovery of many earth-like
planets in the universe as
evidence of extraterrestrial life. I
, 2/2/25, 12:06 AM D265 Pre-Assessment Questions and Answers
don't take this evidence
seriously, though, because I do
not believe in extraterrestrial
life."
a) Representativeness
b) Confirmation bias
c) Denying the antecedent
d) Anchoring and adjustment
Give this one a go later!
True False
Correct definition
Quinn favors strict industry regulations. Robin disagrees
because they would increase costs for many businesses and
stifle the economy. Robin does, however, understand and
acknowledge that industrial operations have environmental
and social impacts and that regulatory measures may help
prevent unnecessary harm.
Which argumentation concept does this passage illustrate?
a) The principle of charity
b) Confirmation bias
c) Heuristics
d) Availabilty
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