ISASP Critical Thinking and Data Interpretation 2

Question 1

What is a 'hasty generalization' as a logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

Drawing a broad conclusion from too little evidence or too few examples

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Providing more evidence than needed to support a claim

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Agreeing with an argument based on emotions

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Citing a highly credible expert source

Question 2

When analyzing an author's argument on ISASP, what should you look for?

Accepted Answer

The claim, the evidence used to support it, and the reasoning connecting them

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Only the conclusion paragraph

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The number of times the author repeats their main point

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Whether the author uses humor

Question 3

What does 'relevant evidence' mean in the context of ISASP writing tasks?

Accepted Answer

Evidence that directly supports the specific claim being made, not just related to the general topic

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Any fact mentioned anywhere in the source texts

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The longest quotation available in the text

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Evidence from personal experience only

Question 4

In a pie chart showing percentages, what must all the sections add up to?

Accepted Answer

100%

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50%

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200%

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Any number depending on the data

Question 5

What does 'bias' in an informational source mean?

Accepted Answer

A tendency to favor one perspective or viewpoint over others, potentially affecting objectivity

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A mistake in grammar or spelling in the text

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A citation that is outdated or no longer accurate

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A text that contains too many facts

Question 6

What is the most reliable approach to answering ISASP text-dependent questions?

Accepted Answer

Return to the text to find specific evidence before choosing or writing your answer

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Use only background knowledge without rereading the passage

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Pick the answer that seems most familiar from previous learning

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Choose the longest answer option