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    PRE-ASSESSMENT: CRITICAL THINKING: REASON AND EVIDENCE (PEKO) Attempt #2 Status: Not Passed 1. Which sentence re ects strong critical thinking? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER "Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful debate." "The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear." "Because I am honest and unbiased, I am con dent in my position." "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic." 2. Since in ation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly. Which two statements contain premises of the given argument? Choose 2 answers. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER We need to institute a new economic policy. In ation is rising rapidly. We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible. We need to act quickly. 3. "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles,” declared Kennedy. Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments? Choose 2 answers. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER

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    An inference A weak argument A proposition 4. Which two sentences are propositions? Choose 2 answers. YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Lending helps stimulate capital investment. Let’s focus on the economy today! A strong economy is vital to national security. What do you think is important? 5. I have grown bored since last week. Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Strong argument Weak argument Inference Proposition 6. Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team won. Which term describes this argument? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Inductive Sound Valid

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    Valid Cogent Deductive Weak 8. All bears are wild. Smokey is a bear. Therefore, Smokey is wild. Which term describes the argument? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Inductive Invalid Deductive Abductive 9. People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type of logic error is this an example of? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Denying the antecedent Af rming the consequent Begging the question The fallacy fallacy 10. One should not speed because speeding is wrong. Which type of logic error is this an example of? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Af rming the consequent Denying the antecedent The fallacy fallacy Begging the question

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    ANSWER ANSWER Non-argument The fallacy fallacy Af rming the consequent Denying the antecedent 12. If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an example of which type of logic error? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Denying the antecedent Af rming the consequent Begging the question The fallacy fallacy 13. Which type of logic error is the following argument an example of? "My opponents argue that all giraffes have long necks because anyone who disagrees is a fool. Since my opponents are guilty of the ad hominem fallacy, we must infer that their conclusion is false, and that giraffes do not have long necks." YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER Af rming the consequent The fallacy fallacy Begging the question Denying the antecedent 14. Which statement is accurate regarding bias in information sources? YOUR ANSWER CORRECT ANSWER All sources have bias, but this is irrelevant since all readers have bias. All sources have bias, so individuals should consult those that best align with their views. All sources have bias, so they are all equally credible.

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