Question 1

Define the following terms relating to technical causation:
-Immediate cause

Accepted Answer

The immediate cause is the fac

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A conclusion needs to be supported; crit

Question 3

For the following statements and arguments, choose which one of the following statements best describe the evidence:
-A Gallup poll of 1800 randomly selected Americans predicted that if Oprah Winfrey became a candidate, she would win the presidential election by a significant number of percentage points. (from a city newspaper)
Conclusion: If Oprah Winfrey became a candidate, she would win the presidential election by a significant number of percentage points.

Accepted Answer

A)  The sample is not sufficient in size or is not given. 
B)  The sample is not random. 
C)  The sample is not representative (or is lacking in breadth). 
D)  The sample is sufficient, random, and representative. 
A)  The sample is not sufficient in size or is not given. 
B)  The sample is not random. 
C)  The sample is not representative (or is lacking in breadth). 
D)  The sample is sufficient, random, and representative.

Question 4

What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable?

Accepted Answer

Is the sample large enough (su

Question 5

Mail-in surveys are not considered entirely reliable because

Accepted Answer

A)  only some people from the sample population send in the survey. 
B)  people may not understand the questions. 
C)  people may not answer truthfully. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  only some people from the sample population send in the survey. 
B)  people may not understand the questions. 
C)  people may not answer truthfully. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

Matching
-A condition that automatically leads to the production of another event.

Accepted Answer

A)  remote cause 
B)  multiple causes 
C)  immediate cause 
D)  sufficient condition 
E)  necessary condition 
A)  remote cause 
B)  multiple causes 
C)  immediate cause 
D)  sufficient condition 
E)  necessary condition

Question 7

Which is not one of the problems that resulted from the Meth epidemic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increases in robberies and burglaries 
B)  An increase in inmate populations 
C)  Domestic violence, assaults, and identity theft increases 
D)  All of the above were cited as problems 
A)  Increases in robberies and burglaries 
B)  An increase in inmate populations 
C)  Domestic violence, assaults, and identity theft increases 
D)  All of the above were cited as problems

Question 8

Think of a question that could be answered by polling a group of people.

Accepted Answer

Describe the target population that woul

Question 9

Matching
-The specific question a researcher seeks to answer.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sample 
B)  Characteristic of interest 
C)  Randomness 
D)  Target population 
E)  Representative 
A)  Sample 
B)  Characteristic of interest 
C)  Randomness 
D)  Target population 
E)  Representative

Question 10

For the following statements and arguments, choose which one of the following statements best describe the evidence:
-In our state, where liquor can't be sold on Sunday, 2000 people were interviewed at a beer festival; 96% of those surveyed believed that the Sunday ban on liquor sale is outdated. Clearly, people from our largest city (where the festival was held) disapprove of the law, commonly called a Blue Law. (from a weekly newsmagazine)
Conclusion: Clearly, people from our largest city disapprove of the law.

Accepted Answer

A)  The sample is not sufficient in size or is not given. 
B)  The sample is not random. 
C)  The sample is not representative (or is lacking in breadth). 
D)  The sample is sufficient, random, and representative. 
A)  The sample is not sufficient in size or is not given. 
B)  The sample is not random. 
C)  The sample is not representative (or is lacking in breadth). 
D)  The sample is sufficient, random, and representative.

Question 11

Matching
-An effect cannot occur if this factor is absent.

Accepted Answer

A)  remote cause 
B)  multiple causes 
C)  immediate cause 
D)  sufficient condition 
E)  necessary condition 
A)  remote cause 
B)  multiple causes 
C)  immediate cause 
D)  sufficient condition 
E)  necessary condition

Define the following terms relating to technical causation: -Immediate cause

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

What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable?

Mail-in surveys are not considered entirely reliable because

Matching -A condition that automatically leads to the production of another event.

Which is not one of the problems that resulted from the Meth epidemic?

Think of a question that could be answered by polling a group of people.

Matching -The specific question a researcher seeks to answer.

Matching -An effect cannot occur if this factor is absent.

Foundations of Arguments

Values and Ethics

Reality Assumptions

Inductive Generalizations

Reasoning Errors

The Power of Language

Suggestion in Media

Fair-Mindedness

Persuasive Speaking

Filters

Exam 4: Inductive Arguments

Define the following terms relating to technical causation: -Immediate cause

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

What are two questions to ask about a sample to determine whether it is reliable?

Mail-in surveys are not considered entirely reliable because

Matching -A condition that automatically leads to the production of another event.

Which is not one of the problems that resulted from the Meth epidemic?

Think of a question that could be answered by polling a group of people.

Matching -The specific question a researcher seeks to answer.

Matching -An effect cannot occur if this factor is absent.

Foundations of Arguments

Values and Ethics

Reality Assumptions

Inductive Generalizations

Reasoning Errors

The Power of Language

Suggestion in Media

Fair-Mindedness

Persuasive Speaking

Filters