RAD 281 Lecture 4-1447

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary objective of this week's session in RAD 281?

• To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• To memorize academic texts

• To focus only on speed reading

• To avoid analytical thinking

Open Ended

Why is critical thinking considered an essential skill in academic and professional settings?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a tentative reporting verb?

• Argues

• Suggests

• Describes

• Maintains

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important when evaluating evidence according to the slides?

• Reliability

• Validity

• Relevance

• Persuasiveness

Open Ended

Explain how you would distinguish between a claim, a reason, and evidence when analyzing an academic argument.

Fill in the Blank

A truly critical response anticipates and addresses ___ to strengthen its position.

Multiple Choice

Based on the evaluation in Activity (1), what was a major limitation of the evidence provided for the claim about low-dose CT?

• The study was too expensive

• The sample size was not indicated

• The results were not published

• The technology was outdated

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of 'Substitute' in the SCAMPER method as applied to medical imaging?

• Replacing analog X-ray film with digital radiography detectors

• Combining PET and CT technologies into a single scanner

• Adapting virtual reality systems for radiologist training

• Eliminating manual patient data entry

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of 'Modify' in the SCAMPER method for medical imaging?

• Increase MRI field strength for higher resolution images

• Develop portable, handheld ultrasound devices

• Repurpose old X-ray machines as training units

• Eliminate manual patient data entry

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: In the SCAMPER method, the step that asks 'What can be removed or simplified?' is called ___.

Open Ended

How does the SCAMPER method encourage innovation in medical imaging equipment and procedures?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are best practices for brainstorming according to the lesson?

• Quantity over quality

• No criticism

• Combine and improve

• Immediate evaluation of ideas

Multiple Select

Why is using a structured approach to problem-solving beneficial?

• It helps manage complex problems systematically

• It increases the likelihood of finding effective solutions

• It reduces reliance on trial-and-error

• It ensures all aspects of the problem are considered

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key learning objective for Week 4 of Academic Learning Skills (RAD 281)?

• To memorize academic texts

• To enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• To focus only on speed reading

• To avoid analytical thinking

Open Ended

How can enhancing your critical thinking skills benefit your academic reading and problem-solving abilities?