WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and
Evidence |OA| Objective Assessment | Actual
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(Graded A+)
Correct
Incorrect
D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence |OA
Representativeness
Cogency
Validity
Availability
, - Weak argument
Confirmation bias
- Inference
- Representativeness
Broadening our perspective
- Availability
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2 of 43
Term
In which way should an information source be approached if it is
stating that it is the only source of real information and that other
sources cannot be trusted?
- Confidently, because the source likely has exclusive information.
- Skeptically, because the source may lack credibility.
- Confidently, because the source is concerned with telling the true
story.
- Skeptically, because the source reflects a formal fallacy.
Give this one a try later!
Not good, because the question may - Broaden their sources of
lead participants to answer in a information
certain way. - Slow their thought process
Skeptically, because the source Pointing out that the premise of the
may lack credibility. reporter's argument is flawed
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3 of 43
Term
Everyone should vote ____________ _.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
- before the deadline
Give this one a try later!
Broadening our perspective Affirming the consequent
Begging the question because it is their duty
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4 of 43
Term
Elliott notices that many of the news articles, blogs, social media
postings, and other information she sees on the internet support her
view on a particular issue.
, Based on this information, what can Elliott reasonably conclude with
respect to their view on the issue?
Most people likely agree with Elliott's view.
Elliott's view is most likely incorrect.
Elliott's view is most likely correct.
Algorithms may be linking Elliott with like-minded information.
Give this one a try later!
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
Algorithms may be linking Elliott
- They will likely put the other
with like-minded information.
restaurants out of business.
- Broaden their sources of Not good because it is not
information representative
- Slow their thought process Not good because it is not random
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5 of 43
Term
My opponent argues that the earth is round because Dr. Evil shaped it
that way using his satellite mounted laser. Since Dr. Evil is a fictitious
character, you must reject the argument that the earth is round.
This is an example of which type of logic error?
Denying the antecedent
Affirming the consequent
Evidence |OA| Objective Assessment | Actual
Questions and Answers Latest Updated
(Graded A+)
Correct
Incorrect
D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence |OA
Representativeness
Cogency
Validity
Availability
, - Weak argument
Confirmation bias
- Inference
- Representativeness
Broadening our perspective
- Availability
Don't know?
2 of 43
Term
In which way should an information source be approached if it is
stating that it is the only source of real information and that other
sources cannot be trusted?
- Confidently, because the source likely has exclusive information.
- Skeptically, because the source may lack credibility.
- Confidently, because the source is concerned with telling the true
story.
- Skeptically, because the source reflects a formal fallacy.
Give this one a try later!
Not good, because the question may - Broaden their sources of
lead participants to answer in a information
certain way. - Slow their thought process
Skeptically, because the source Pointing out that the premise of the
may lack credibility. reporter's argument is flawed
, Don't know?
3 of 43
Term
Everyone should vote ____________ _.
Which phrase would form an argument when added to this sentence?
- because it is their duty
- for the most honest candidate
- in their assigned district
- before the deadline
Give this one a try later!
Broadening our perspective Affirming the consequent
Begging the question because it is their duty
Don't know?
4 of 43
Term
Elliott notices that many of the news articles, blogs, social media
postings, and other information she sees on the internet support her
view on a particular issue.
, Based on this information, what can Elliott reasonably conclude with
respect to their view on the issue?
Most people likely agree with Elliott's view.
Elliott's view is most likely incorrect.
Elliott's view is most likely correct.
Algorithms may be linking Elliott with like-minded information.
Give this one a try later!
- Mangino's has the best pizza.
Algorithms may be linking Elliott
- They will likely put the other
with like-minded information.
restaurants out of business.
- Broaden their sources of Not good because it is not
information representative
- Slow their thought process Not good because it is not random
Don't know?
5 of 43
Term
My opponent argues that the earth is round because Dr. Evil shaped it
that way using his satellite mounted laser. Since Dr. Evil is a fictitious
character, you must reject the argument that the earth is round.
This is an example of which type of logic error?
Denying the antecedent
Affirming the consequent
