PAPA PAPA Critical Thinking & Logical Reasoning 2

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of deductive reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Applying a general rule to reach a specific conclusion

Answer

Deductive reasoning starts with a general premise and applies it to reach a specific, logical conclusion.

Question 2

When an author presents only evidence that supports one side of an issue, this is called:

Accepted Answer

Bias

Answer

Bias occurs when a writer presents information in a way that unfairly favors one perspective.

Question 3

Which type of reasoning involves drawing general conclusions from specific observations?

Accepted Answer

Inductive

Answer

Inductive reasoning moves from specific observations to a broader general conclusion.

Question 4

A valid argument must have:

Accepted Answer

A conclusion that logically follows from the premises

Answer

An argument is valid when its conclusion logically follows from its premises, regardless of whether those premises are true.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of circular reasoning?

Accepted Answer

The Bible is true because it says so in the Bible

Answer

Circular reasoning uses the conclusion as a premise, as when a source is called reliable because it says it is.

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