Quiz 1

Question 1

Give some examples of critical thinking

Answer 1

Framing an argument examples
Cognitive bias like 300 people out of 1000 got a job vs saying 700 of 1000 lost a job, we react better to the first one even if they are the same outcome

Question 2

What is a Statement (claim)?

Answer 2

An assertion that something is or is not the case

Question 3

Give me an examples of a statement (claim)

Answer 3

The sky is blue
You just lied
2 + 2 = 4
2 + 2 = 5

Question 4

What is an argument?

Answer 4

1. A group of statements in which some of them (the premises) are intended to support another of them (the conclusion)

Question 5

Give examples of an argument

Answer 5

All presidents are sexy
Obama was President
Therefore Obama is sexy

Question 6

What is a premise?

Answer 6

It is an argument, a statement or a reason, given in support of the conclusion

Question 7

What is a conclusion?

Answer 7

In an argument, the statement that the premises are intended to support

Question 8

Make an argument and define were the premise and conclusion is

Answer 8

If Andrea’s dating me that means I love her (Premise)
Andrea is dating me (Premise)
Therefore I love her (Conclusion)

Question 9

What is an explanation?

Answer 9

A statement or statements intended to tell why or how something is the case

Question 10

What’s the difference between an argument and an explanation?

Answer 10

Argument is give a case as to why something is true

Explanation just tells you why this is true

Question 11

Give an example of an argument and an explanation

Answer 11

Explanation- I went to the store because I had to buy food

Argument- He had to have gone to the store because his car is not in the driveway

Question 12

What’s the difference between an assertion and proposition?

Answer 12

“I think I am in love”

I’m proposing I am in love and I assert that I think it