, Name:
Unit 1A Test 1 Q Q Q
Date:
1. List the two components of a logical argument.
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2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
Q Q Q Q Q
3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
Q Q Q Q Q
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a straw man.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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,Unit 1A Test 1 (continued)
Q Q Q Q
Name:
7. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of hasty generalization occurs in th
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
e argument.
Q
Obviously it is best not to testify on your own behalf. Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman each decl
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ined to testify, and they were both found “not guilty.”
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
8. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of appeal to popularity occurs in th
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
e argument.
Q
Most people find out what’s happening on so al media or other internet sites so it is the most reliable s
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ource for news. Q Q
9. For the following argument, identify one or more of the 10 falla es described in this unit. Explain how
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
the fallacy is involved.
Q Q Q Q
“Finding Bigfoot” has yet to provide evidence that bigfoots exist, so all those sightings are obviously b
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ogus.
10. When evaluating information from media, explain the importance to consider the source.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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, Name:
Unit 1A Test 2 Q Q Q
Date:
1. Define fallacy. Q
2. Summarize the fallacy of rcular reasoning.
Q Q Q QQ Q
3. Summarize the fallacy of appeal to ignorance.
Q Q Q Q Q Q
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a hasty generalization.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Not many people were in the theatre when I went to see the movie version of “IT”. Horror stories are n
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ot popular around here.
Q Q Q
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
No one who would wear a hat like that has the judgement to be mayor!
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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Unit 1A Test 1 Q Q Q
Date:
1. List the two components of a logical argument.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
Q Q Q Q Q
3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
Q Q Q Q Q
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a straw man.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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Q Q Q Q Q
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,Unit 1A Test 1 (continued)
Q Q Q Q
Name:
7. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of hasty generalization occurs in th
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
e argument.
Q
Obviously it is best not to testify on your own behalf. Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman each decl
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ined to testify, and they were both found “not guilty.”
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
8. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of appeal to popularity occurs in th
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
e argument.
Q
Most people find out what’s happening on so al media or other internet sites so it is the most reliable s
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ource for news. Q Q
9. For the following argument, identify one or more of the 10 falla es described in this unit. Explain how
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
the fallacy is involved.
Q Q Q Q
“Finding Bigfoot” has yet to provide evidence that bigfoots exist, so all those sightings are obviously b
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ogus.
10. When evaluating information from media, explain the importance to consider the source.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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Q Q Q Q Q
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, Name:
Unit 1A Test 2 Q Q Q
Date:
1. Define fallacy. Q
2. Summarize the fallacy of rcular reasoning.
Q Q Q QQ Q
3. Summarize the fallacy of appeal to ignorance.
Q Q Q Q Q Q
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a hasty generalization.
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Not many people were in the theatre when I went to see the movie version of “IT”. Horror stories are n
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
ot popular around here.
Q Q Q
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
No one who would wear a hat like that has the judgement to be mayor!
Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
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