Logical Fallacies and Critical Thinking Quiz

What logical fallacy is being used in the statement: 'Algebra 2 should be removed from the required graduation requirements because it is irrelevant'?

• Bandwagon

• Anecdotal evidence

• Circular reasoning

• Obfuscate

Which logical fallacy is demonstrated in the statement: 'It’s ok to _________________ because everyone does'?

• Validity

• Bandwagon

• Testimonial

• Advocate

What does the term 'advocate' mean?

• To support or argue for something

• An excess, lots of something

• To confuse deliberately

• To refuse to accept or acknowledge

What is the meaning of 'testimonial'?

• To support or argue for something

• A person who supports a cause

• An excess, lots of something

• A statement testifying to benefits received; a recommendation

What does 'validity' refer to?

• The quality of being unhealthy

• The quality of being confusing

• The quality of being irrelevant

• The quality of being well-grounded, sound, or correct

What is 'anecdotal evidence'?

• The quality of being irrelevant

• Evidence in the form of stories that people tell about what has happened to them

• The quality of being confusing

• The quality of being unhealthy

What does 'obfuscate' mean?

• To refuse to accept or acknowledge

• To support or argue for something

• Deliberately make something confusing

• An excess, lots of something

What does 'repudiate' mean?

• To support or argue for something

• To confuse deliberately

• An excess, lots of something

• To refuse to accept or acknowledge

What does 'plethora' mean?

• An excess, lots of something

• The quality of being irrelevant

• General agreement; unanimity

• The quality of being well-grounded, sound, or correct

What does 'consensus' refer to?

• The quality of being confusing

• The quality of being unhealthy

• General agreement; unanimity

• The quality of being irrelevant