Question 1

Explain the statement: "The strength of a conclusion is based on the quality of the evidence used to support the conclusion." Use an example in your explanation.

Accepted Answer

The reasons provide support for the conclusions. The reasons most be logically linked and discussed make the associated connection to the conclusion. The students can present their understanding through their own experiences.

Question 2

The conclusion is the position taken about an issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A critical thinker is someone who uses specific criteria to evaluate reasoning, form positions, and make decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Give a brief summary of one of your classmate's opinion statements-list the issue, conclusion, and one reason.

Accepted Answer

Jose gave a speech on the issue: "Should

Question 5

Using an example, define "policy issue."

Accepted Answer

A policy issue involves specif

Question 6

A billboard proclaims, "Drink Z-Cola. Buy it now!" Is this an argument?
Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

This billboard proclamation is

Question 7

The main indicator word for a conclusion is because.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Think of a situation you currently or recently experienced that requires you to make a decision. Using the steps in the decision-making method show the logical progression to your final decision.

Accepted Answer

Recently, I had to make a decision about

Question 9

Evidence, premises, support, or justification are synonyms for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Rationale 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Reasons 
E)  Decisions 
A)  Values 
B)  Rationale 
C)  Ethics 
D)  Reasons 
E)  Decisions

Question 10

Since reasons are what critical thinkers spend most of their time evaluating, a good trick in isolating the reasons, is to write the conclusion and then add the word:

Accepted Answer

A)  Why 
B)  Always 
C)  Issue 
D)  Because 
A)  Why 
B)  Always 
C)  Issue 
D)  Because

Question 11

Matching
-When we say yes or no to the issues presented, we are stating our______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons 
A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons

Question 12

Everyone has a right to his or her opinion. The right to think freely is prized by our culture. However, as critical thinkers, we can see some opinions as carrying greater weight than others. On what basis does one opinion have higher quality than another? How do we determine the worth of a given conclusion?

Accepted Answer

The worth of a conclusion is determined

Question 13

A conclusion is supported by

Accepted Answer

A)  Arguments 
B)  Issues 
C)  Reasons 
D)  Critical thinking 
E)  Common sense 
A)  Arguments 
B)  Issues 
C)  Reasons 
D)  Critical thinking 
E)  Common sense

Question 14

Matching
-You will spend most of your time and energy as a critical thinker and responsible speaker and writer looking at the quality of the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons 
A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons

Question 15

A_____involves a dilemma between two or more alternative actions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Choice 
B)  Decision 
C)  Reason 
D)  Example 
E)  Method 
A)  Choice 
B)  Decision 
C)  Reason 
D)  Example 
E)  Method

Question 16

Matching
-The question that is being addressed is called the______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons 
A)  Issue 
B)  Conclusion 
C)  Reasons

Question 17

Issues about _____ sometimes called prescriptive issues, deal with what is considered good or bad or right or wrong.

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge 
B)  Logic 
C)  Values 
D)  Reasoning 
E)  Dilemma 
A)  Knowledge 
B)  Logic 
C)  Values 
D)  Reasoning 
E)  Dilemma

Question 18

What are the steps of the decision-making method? What types of situations or decisions have you encountered when this logical deconstruction would have been helpful to you?

Accepted Answer

Step 1: Define the dilemma in the form o

Question 19

Define issue and conclusion, using examples for each.

Accepted Answer

The issue is the question that is being

Question 20

Everyone's opinion about an issue, though different, has equal substance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain the statement: "The strength of a conclusion is based on the quality of the evidence used to support the conclusion." Use an example in your explanation.

The conclusion is the position taken about an issue.

A critical thinker is someone who uses specific criteria to evaluate reasoning, form positions, and make decisions.

Give a brief summary of one of your classmate's opinion statements-list the issue, conclusion, and one reason.

Using an example, define "policy issue."

A billboard proclaims, "Drink Z-Cola. Buy it now!" Is this an argument? Why or why not?

The main indicator word for a conclusion is because.

Think of a situation you currently or recently experienced that requires you to make a decision. Using the steps in the decision-making method show the logical progression to your final decision.

Evidence, premises, support, or justification are synonyms for:

Since reasons are what critical thinkers spend most of their time evaluating, a good trick in isolating the reasons, is to write the conclusion and then add the word:

Matching -When we say yes or no to the issues presented, we are stating our______.

A conclusion is supported by

Matching -You will spend most of your time and energy as a critical thinker and responsible speaker and writer looking at the quality of the ______.

A_____involves a dilemma between two or more alternative actions.

Matching -The question that is being addressed is called the______.

Issues about _____ sometimes called prescriptive issues, deal with what is considered good or bad or right or wrong.

What are the steps of the decision-making method? What types of situations or decisions have you encountered when this logical deconstruction would have been helpful to you?

Define issue and conclusion, using examples for each.

Everyone's opinion about an issue, though different, has equal substance.

Values and Ethics

Reality Assumptions

Inductive Arguments

Inductive Generalizations

Reasoning Errors

The Power of Language

Suggestion in Media

Fair-Mindedness

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 1: Foundations of Arguments

Explain the statement: "The strength of a conclusion is based on the quality of the evidence used to support the conclusion." Use an example in your explanation.

The conclusion is the position taken about an issue.

A critical thinker is someone who uses specific criteria to evaluate reasoning, form positions, and make decisions.

Give a brief summary of one of your classmate's opinion statements-list the issue, conclusion, and one reason.

Using an example, define "policy issue."

A billboard proclaims, "Drink Z-Cola. Buy it now!" Is this an argument? Why or why not?

The main indicator word for a conclusion is because.

Think of a situation you currently or recently experienced that requires you to make a decision. Using the steps in the decision-making method show the logical progression to your final decision.

Evidence, premises, support, or justification are synonyms for:

Since reasons are what critical thinkers spend most of their time evaluating, a good trick in isolating the reasons, is to write the conclusion and then add the word:

Matching -When we say yes or no to the issues presented, we are stating our______.

A conclusion is supported by

Matching -You will spend most of your time and energy as a critical thinker and responsible speaker and writer looking at the quality of the ______.

A_____involves a dilemma between two or more alternative actions.

Matching -The question that is being addressed is called the______.

Issues about _____ sometimes called prescriptive issues, deal with what is considered good or bad or right or wrong.

What are the steps of the decision-making method? What types of situations or decisions have you encountered when this logical deconstruction would have been helpful to you?

Define issue and conclusion, using examples for each.

Everyone's opinion about an issue, though different, has equal substance.

Values and Ethics

Reality Assumptions

Inductive Arguments

Inductive Generalizations

Reasoning Errors

The Power of Language

Suggestion in Media

Fair-Mindedness

Persuasive Speaking

Filters