26 Questions
Give an example of a good line of reasoning from the text.
All bears are mammals. Grizzlies are bears. Thus, grizzlies are mammals.
What is a statement in the context of logic and critical thinking?
A sentence that declares something to be true or false.
What is the main purpose of reasoning in the context of the text?
To draw a conclusion on the basis of other claims.
Why is it important to study logic and critical thinking?
To become better at recognizing good from bad lines of argumentation.
Explain the role of logic and critical thinking in reasoning.
They are designed to make us better at recognizing good from bad lines of argumentation.
What are the two types of arguments discussed in Chapter 1?
Deduction and Induction
In Chapter 6, what method is introduced for evaluating arguments?
The Counterexample Method
Which chapter covers the topic of Fallacies?
Chapter 7
What are the two patterns discussed in Chapter 10?
Categorical Patterns and Propositional Patterns
Which chapter explores the topic of Causal Arguments?
Chapter 11
An argument typically consists of one or more premises and only one conclusion.
True
The premises of an argument may be offered as adequate or inadequate evidence to support the conclusion.
True
The statement 'Some uncles are skinny' is an example of a command.
False
An argument with weak evidence supporting the conclusion is considered a good argument.
False
An exclamatory statement expresses a command.
False
In a well-constructed argument, the premises give good support for believing that the conclusion is true.
True
The conclusion of an argument may contain indicator words like 'since' or 'because'.
False
An argument can be used for persuasion but not for seeking truth.
False
The two possible truth values of a statement are true and false.
True
Commands and exclamations are non-statement expressions.
True
An argument is a group of statements with one or more premises that are claimed to support the conclusion.
True
In logic, a statement is a sentence that is both true and false at the same time.
False
Logic evaluates arguments and helps distinguish between good and bad arguments.
True
The text mentions that Italy prevailed at Adwain in 1896 as an example of a statement.
True
A good argument is one in which the premises really support the conclusion.
True
The sinking of Titanic by German submarines in 1912 is mentioned as an example of a bad argument in the text.
False
Test your knowledge of critical thinking with this quiz based on the content from 'Critical Thinking' by Mark Storey at Bellevue College. The quiz covers topics such as logic of arguments, reasoning, and decision-making.
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