ASET Critical Thinking

Question 1

A student claims: 'All top students study at least 4 hours daily; Maria studies 4 hours daily, so Maria must be a top student.' What logical error is present?

Accepted Answer

Affirming the consequent

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Denying the antecedent

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Circular reasoning

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Ad hominem

Question 2

Which of the following best strengthens the argument that daily reading improves academic performance?

Accepted Answer

Students who read daily score higher on standardized tests than those who do not

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Some top students do not read daily

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Reading is enjoyable for most students

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Libraries are available in most schools

Question 3

If the statement 'No passing students failed the essay' is true, which conclusion is valid?

Accepted Answer

Students who failed the essay did not pass

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All students who passed wrote excellent essays

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Failing the essay guarantees overall failure

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Essays are the hardest part of the test

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?

Accepted Answer

Two classmates cheated, so all students in the school cheat

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Most students who practice do better on exams

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Evidence shows tutoring improves scores on average

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A sample of 1,000 students showed improved results

Question 5

An argument's conclusion is supported by premises that assume the conclusion is already true. This is called:

Accepted Answer

Circular reasoning

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Straw man

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False dilemma

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Slippery slope

Question 6

Which question best evaluates the reliability of a source used in an academic argument?

Accepted Answer

Is the author an expert in the relevant field?

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Is the source longer than other sources?

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Does the source agree with the student's opinion?

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Was the source published in color?