Student View
|
Instructor View
|
Information Center View
|
Home
Critical Thinking
Student View
Choose a Chapter
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter Outline
Multiple Choice Quiz
True or False
Glossary
Web Links
PowerPoint Tutorials
Feedback
Help Center
Evaluating Arguments
True or False
Indicate in the space provided whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1
A good argument is a persuasive argument.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
An argument could easily be a masterpiece of rhetorical skill and still be a bad argument.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
A good argument must be either inductively cogent or deductively sound.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
A good argument must be either inductively strong or deductively valid.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
According to the text, as long as an argument is "logically good" it is a good argument.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
If an argument commits a fallacy of reasoning, it cannot be a good argument.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
If a claim does not conflict with our personal experiences, we can safely assume that the claim is true.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
In general, if a claim fits well with our background beliefs, then it is reasonable for us to accept it.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
If a claim comes from a credible source, there is no reason to check the claim against our background beliefs or personal experience.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
10
The principle of rational acceptance applies only to claims that are unsupported by arguments or evidence and that are either impossible or not worthwhile to verify for ourselves.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2002 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the
Terms of Use
and
Privacy Policy
.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
is one of the many fine businesses of
The McGraw-Hill Companies
.