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Which logical fallacy is present in Claim 1?
Which logical fallacy is present in Claim 1?
- Appeal to authority (correct)
- Circular reasoning
- False cause
- Begging the question
What aspect of Claim 2 could be considered biased?
What aspect of Claim 2 could be considered biased?
- Mentioning historical weather data
- Providing hurricane statistics
- Referring to a specific authority (correct)
- The use of absolute language
What flaw can be identified in the evidence presented for Claim 1?
What flaw can be identified in the evidence presented for Claim 1?
- Misleading vividness
- Correlation implies causation
- Hasty generalization (correct)
- Anecdotal evidence
What type of reasoning is flawed in Claim 2?
What type of reasoning is flawed in Claim 2?
Which term from the text indicates potential bias in Claim 1?
Which term from the text indicates potential bias in Claim 1?
When examining information to make an informed decision, what should you do when new information emerges?
When examining information to make an informed decision, what should you do when new information emerges?
What should you consider when examining an issue from everyone's perspective?
What should you consider when examining an issue from everyone's perspective?
In the scenario provided, what might be a concern for the local community if the fast-food chain opens on Main Street?
In the scenario provided, what might be a concern for the local community if the fast-food chain opens on Main Street?
What aspect of the scenario could be seen as a potential bias in the decision-making process?
What aspect of the scenario could be seen as a potential bias in the decision-making process?
Which action demonstrates critical thinking when weighing the decision on allowing the fast-food chain to open?
Which action demonstrates critical thinking when weighing the decision on allowing the fast-food chain to open?
What is a logical flaw in deciding solely based on economic benefits when assessing whether to allow the fast-food chain to open?
What is a logical flaw in deciding solely based on economic benefits when assessing whether to allow the fast-food chain to open?
What could be a consequence of not representing all major stakeholders' viewpoints in the decision-making process?
What could be a consequence of not representing all major stakeholders' viewpoints in the decision-making process?
How does considering only one perspective when evaluating the fast-food chain's opening location affect critical thinking?
How does considering only one perspective when evaluating the fast-food chain's opening location affect critical thinking?
What is a possible drawback of approving the fast-food chain's request without community consultation?
What is a possible drawback of approving the fast-food chain's request without community consultation?
Which action is essential for improving critical-thinking skills according to the text?
Which action is essential for improving critical-thinking skills according to the text?
