Lesson 1: Judging the Relevance and Worth of Ideas, Soundness of Author's Reasoning and Effectiveness of the Presentation

Question 1

This is how appropriate something is to what is being said at a given time.

Answer 1

Relevance

Question 2

This is something that has been proven by facts or sincerity.

Answer 2

Truth

Question 3

This is the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Answer 3

Evidence

Question 4

It is known as the strongest type of evidence. It comes in a form of number, percentage, or surveyed type data.

Answer 4

Statistical Evidence

Question 5

Use of celebrities is the core of this second type of evidence. However, experts and authorities can also be used.

Answer 5

Testimonial Evidence

Question 6

It is often dismissed as untrustworthy and meaningless.

Answer 6

Anecdotal Evidence

Question 7

It is regarded as the weakest evidence. When information about something is scarce and little is known, analogical evidence is often used in a formal argument to increase credibility of the proof.

Answer 7

Analogical Evidence