Standards of Thinking

The state government of Hungary has announced the news to the citizens ofHungary that they are going to execute the plan of avoiding to increase the usage of electricity because they are running low and in need of resources.

• Clarity

• Precision

• Accuracy

• Relevance

• Consistency

Logical inconsistency refers to the idea that

• the arguer believes a certain idea but says something contradictory

• the arguers believes in the existence of Pontianak

• the arguer does not practice what he/she preaches

• the arguer believes in two contradictory ideas

Which of the following standards of critical thinking is included in the textbook BUT is NOT included in the course outline

• Clarity

• Completeness

• Precision

• Logical Correctness

• Consistency

Clarity in arguments refer to arguments that are

• Detailed and full with explanations

• Correct and critical

• Concise and direct to the point

• Important to the whole community

Below are the criteria that defines precision in an argument; EXCEPT

• Present all important details

• Include reasonable premises and reasons

• Avoid general statements that may lead to confusion

• Specific in its explanation

Accurate arguments refer to arguments that contain

• Correct and timely information

• Consistent and intelligent information

• Fair and complete information

• Specific and detailed information

Completeness refers to the quality that arguments are well-thought and consider many aspects of the issue. In other words, a complete argument refers to an argument that is

• Broad

• High

• Panoramic

• Deep

An argument that lacks relevance will

• cause disturbance to the main issue from being timely.

• contain distracting information that deviates from addressing the relevant issue.

• lead to a difficulty in trying to address the significance of an issue.

Practical inconsistency refers to the notion that

• the behaviour is inconsistent with the speech

• the behaviour is inconsistent with the thoughts

• the speech is inconsistent with the thought

• the thoughts is inconsistent with the demands

A fair argument is an argument that is

• Minimal in its biases

• Impartial

• Mindful to the welfare of the people

• Helpful