PHI 210 Week 11 Exam 2-Critical Thinking.pdf

Statistics come from gathering and ________data. Selected Answer: analyzing Correct Answer: analyzingA set of statements designed to convince others that an action or idea is right or wrong is a type of _________. Selected Answer: argument Correct Answer: argumentApril has no political views about the military or war. She is reading the newspaper that is read by millions of diverse individuals in her region. The paper contains a survey question that has been submitted by a local media outlet and the results will be gathered using a proven statistical method and reported to the public. The question reads, "Do you support the provoked military action by the United States?" Which of the following explains why this question could lead to obtaining poor data? Selected Answer: The survey question is manipulative. Correct Answer: The survey question is manipulative.While scientific explanations provide compelling evidence for claims and produce verifiable insights, they are also _________. Selected Answer: routinely invalidated by later investigations Correct Answer: routinely invalidated by later investigationsTentative explanations for phenomena that need to be tested are called which of the following? Selected Answer: hypotheses Correct Answer: hypothesesWallace is having a frustrating day at work after his manager changes deadlines on him, leaves him out of the loop in an important email chain, and turns down his timeoff request. In the middle of a meeting that afternoon, Wallace stands up, announces that he's quitting, and walks out of the office. Which decision-making misstep did Wallace commit? Selected Answer: acting impulsively Correct Answer: acting impulsively