1. Question :
In the field of logic, inductive arguments __________.
Student Answer: are those that move from general principles to particular
instances
are those that support their conclusions only to some degree
of probability
are those that prove their conclusions necessarily
are those that move from particular instances to general
principles
Instructor
Explanation:
The answer can be found in Section 9.5, “Case Study: Interpretation
and Criticism in Practice,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical
Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 2
.
Question :
Which type of inductive argument is the following:
“All crows observed so far have been black, so all crows are
black.”
Student Answer: Inference to the Best Explanation
Statistical Syllogism
Inductive Generalization
Appeal to Authority
Instructor
Explanation:
The answer can be found in Section 5.3, “Statistical Arguments: Inductive
Generalizations,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
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Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 3
.
Question :
An argument is unsound if and only if _____________.
Student Answer: It has weak reasoning.
It either has a false premise or it is invalid.
It has a false premise.
It begs the question.
Instructor
Explanation:
The answer can be found in Section 3.1, “Basic Concepts in Deductive
Reasoning,” of With Good Reason: A Guide to Critical Thinking.
Points Received: 1 of 1
Comments:
Question 4
.
Question :
The conclusion in a standard argument form is often presented as
__________.
Student Answer: the thesis in an argumentative essay
the rebuttal of an argumentative essay
the premise of an argumentative essay
the support in an argumentative essay
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