Phi 103 informal logic Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHI 103 Week 3 Quiz – Informal Logic – Ashford University 1. Question : One way to make an inductive argument weaker is to . Student Answer: strengthen the conclusion eliminate the conclusion make the argument valid Instructor Explanation: strengthen a premise The answer can be found in Section 5.1, “Basic Concepts in Inductive Reasoning,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Question 2. Question : Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go abo...

PHI 103 Week 3 Quiz – Informal Logic – Ashford University 1. Question : One way to make an inductive argument weaker is to . Student Answer: strengthen the conclusion eliminate the conclusion make the argument valid Instructor Explanation: strengthen a premise The answer can be found in Section 5.1, “Basic Concepts in Inductive Reasoning,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking. Question 2. Question : Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go abo...

Confirmation bias is: Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 5 Quiz - Informal Logic (ACL 1919B) Due 2019 Points 20 Questions 20 Time Limit 180 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 16 minutes 19 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 19 out of 20 Correct! None of the above The bandwagon effect Selection bias Status Quo bias Confirmation bias Not having a representative sample of a group is: Question 3 1 / 1 pts Correct! all of these

Confirmation bias is: Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 5 Quiz - Informal Logic (ACL 1919B) Due 2019 Points 20 Questions 20 Time Limit 180 Minutes Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 16 minutes 19 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 19 out of 20 Correct! None of the above The bandwagon effect Selection bias Status Quo bias Confirmation bias Not having a representative sample of a group is: Question 3 1 / 1 pts Correct! all of these

PHI 103 Week 4 Quiz – Informal Logic Question 1 1 / 1 pts Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go about trying to test a hypothesis? Correct! One deduces a consequence from it and tests whether it occurs. One seeks tests that will verify its truth. One avoids situations in which the hypothesis might fail. One changes the hypothesis to fit the data. Question 2 1 / 1 pts This is a method by which one can strengthen an inductive argument. Adding false supporting premise...

PHI 103 Week 4 Quiz – Informal Logic Question 1 1 / 1 pts Using the hypothetico-deductive method how does one go about trying to test a hypothesis? Correct! One deduces a consequence from it and tests whether it occurs. One seeks tests that will verify its truth. One avoids situations in which the hypothesis might fail. One changes the hypothesis to fit the data. Question 2 1 / 1 pts This is a method by which one can strengthen an inductive argument. Adding false supporting premise...

PHI 103 QUIZ 1 VERSION 1 Question 1 1 / 1 pts Which of the following indicates a premise? Because It follows that So Thus Question 2 1 / 1 pts According to the book With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking, what is the best way to extract an argument from a passage? Leave it as is; there is no way to improve upon someone’s reasoning. First find the conclusion, and then find the premises of the argument. Rewrite it so that it suppor...

Assignment wk PHI 103 Creating a Sound Argument Workshop University of Arizona Global Campus PHI 103 Informal Logic Step 1: Thesis Spending too much time on social media will harm a relationship. Step 2: Premise 1: Spending too much time online can lead to mistrust and relationship dissatisfaction from your partner. Conclusion: Spending too much time on social media will harm a relationship. Step 3: Premise 2: Mistrust and relationship dissatisfaction from your partner will harm a re...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz Informal Logic (ACL1841B) Due October Points 20 Questions 20 Allowed Attempts 3 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20 2/10 Correct! Inference to the best explanation Statistical syllogism Inductive generalization Argument from analogy 96% of teenagers like rock and roll music Mike is a teenager So, Mike probably likes rock and roll music What type of ...

Question 1 1 / 1 pts PHI 103 Week 2 Quiz Informal Logic (ACL1841B) Due October Points 20 Questions 20 Allowed Attempts 3 Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 19 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this attempt: 20 out of 20 2/10 Correct! Inference to the best explanation Statistical syllogism Inductive generalization Argument from analogy 96% of teenagers like rock and roll music Mike is a teenager So, Mike probably likes rock and roll music What type of ...