Ashford PHI103 Week 1 Quiz Latest 2019 May

PHI103 Informal Logic

Week 1 Quiz

Question 1 The conclusion of an argument is __________.

  a sentence that gives a reason why something is true

  a way to wrap up an argument without hostility

  the point in time at which the argument ends

  the claim that is supported by the argument

 

 

Question 2 Is the following an argument or an explanation?

The reason it is so hot lately is that the wind has been coming from the south.

  Argument

  Explanation

  Both of these

  None of these

 

Question 3 Which of the following is an advantage of using standard form?

  It helps us to evaluate the quality of an argument independent of our own views about the subject.

  It is only really necessary for professional logicians and mathematicians

  It makes arguments logically valid

  It makes it more likely that your audience will believe your premises

 

Question 4 Is the following an argument or an explanation?

 John will probably come to the party. He is not busy tonight, and he told me he was coming.

  Argument

  Explanation

  Both of these

  None of these

 

Question 5 The concept of warrant in logic refers to __________.

  a disagreement between two people

  the truth of the conclusion

  the evidence that supports one’s claims

  a document needed to arrest a criminal

 

Question 6 Identify the conclusion of the following argument.

Too many intravenous drug users continue to risk their lives by sharing dirty needles. We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles. This would lower the rate of AIDS in this high-risk population as well as allow for the opportunity to educate and attempt to aid those who are addicted to heroin and other intravenous drugs.

  We should supply drug addicts with a way to get clean needles.

  Too many intravenous drug users risk their lives by sharing needles.

  Providing clean needles would lower the rate of AIDS in this population.

  Providing clean needles would provide an opportunity for education.

 

 

Question 7 Logical arguments __________.

  always involve an exchange

  are a means for venting emotion

  involve quarreling

  attempt to use good reasoning to discover truth

 

Question 8 Which of the following is a conclusion marker?

  Since

  Because

  Therefore

  Never

 

Question 9 Intellectual modesty is __________.

  the ability to examine one’s own beliefs and be objective about faults in those beliefs

  the tendency to desire to be right in all circumstances

  the ability to attack others’ beliefs in the attempt to prove them wrong

  the ability to bring about the good in one’s life

 

Question 10 This is one way to determine if one is encountering an explanation versus an argument:

  In explanations, the conclusion is less controversial than the premises.

  In arguments, the premises is more controversial than the conclusion.

  In explanations, the conclusion is more controversial than the premises.

  In explanations, the conclusion does not matter.

 

Question 11 Standard form is __________.

  a confusing use of language

  a way to clarify arguments by listing the premises above the conclusion

  a way to make logical arguments look mathematical in structure

  the proper use of grammar in presenting an argument

 

Question 12 An argument in logic is _________.

  a set of claims, some of which serve as support for another claim

  a debate between two people

  the conclusion of one’s reasoning

  a dispute with no resolution

 

Question 13 Which of the following is an explanation rather than an argument:

  “Shock collars are cruel because they cause chronic anxiety in dogs.”

  “I am investing in bit coin because I think it is going to go up.”

  “I am hungry so I am going to buy food.”

  “He is smiling so he must be happy.”

 

Question 14

This form of thinking involves using our imagination.

  Critical thinking

  Analytical thinking

  Strategic thinking

  Creative thinking

 

 

Question 15 Which of the following is a claim?

  Calculate the velocity of the alpha particle.

  Did you calculate the velocity of the alpha particle?

  Awesome!

  Alpha particles are bare protons.

 

Question 16 According to the text, the emotions that we feel __________.

  always guide us to the correct decisions

  can sometimes make us feel good when we are humiliated

  are not reliable sources of information

  should be trusted more than rules of reason

 

Question 17 Informal logic __________.

  primarily studies the mathematical properties of languages

  studies arguments as they exist in everyday language

  studies formal validity without a focus on everyday usages of critical thinking

  seeks to validate whatever one already thinks is true

 

Question 18 Which of the following words from this argument is a conclusion indicator?

All philosophers are seekers of truth; thus, it follows that no evil human is a seeker after truth, since no philosophers are evil humans.

  Since

  Thus

  Philosophers

  Truth

 

Question 19 Which of these is one of the differences (given in Chapter 1) between a logical argument and a rhetorical argument?

  A logical argument does not necessarily involve an exchange

  A logical argument can involve defending a position

  Logic involves the use of language

  Logic addresses more important topics

 

Question 20 What is not given as one of the advantages of using standard form within the video “The Value of Using Standard Form”?

  It enables us to defeat other people’s reasoning in debates

  It makes our arguments more clear

  It makes it easier to detect the flaws within our own and others’ reasoning

  It makes us less likely to be distracted by things like emotion