Critical Thinking and Argumentation (fallacies)

What is essential for evidence to be considered relevant in an argument?

• The evidence must be from a highly technical source.

• The evidence must be directly related to the argument and come from a dependable source.

• The evidence must be statistical in nature.

• The evidence must be supported by the majority of people.

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According to the text, what is a practical approach to checking for logical fallacies in an argument?

• Ignoring minor fallacies and focusing on the overall strength of the argument.

• Relying on the popularity of the argument to determine its validity.

• Checking for logical fallacies in both published arguments and your own writing.

• Assuming all arguments contain fallacies and dismissing them entirely.

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What can be the impact of presenting evidence out of context according to the text?

• It can enhance the reader's imagination.

• It can accurately reflect what the sources are saying.

• It can misrepresent what the sources are saying or take it from a situation out of context.

• It can provide a more comprehensive understanding of the argument.

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What is the main point made about the use of anecdotes in presenting evidence?

• Anecdotes are always preferred over numerical evidence.

• Anecdotes should be used to appeal to a specific audience's interests and emotions.

• Anecdotes are irrelevant in the presentation of evidence.

• Anecdotes should be the sole form of evidence in an argument.

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What is the significance of considering the audience's perception when evaluating the accuracy of evidence?

• The audience's perception determines the technicality of the evidence.

• The audience's perception is irrelevant to the accuracy of the evidence.

• The audience's perception can influence whether they find the evidence credible.

• The audience's perception should be based on statistical data only.

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What term is used to describe a diversion in an argument that distracts from the main issue, often referred to as "chasing red herrings"?

• Straw man fallacy

• Ad hominem fallacy

• Red herring

• False dilemma

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Which fallacy involves attacking the character of a person rather than addressing the issue at hand?

• Straw man fallacy

• Ad hominem fallacy

• Red herring

• False dilemma

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What is an analogy fallacy?

• Using irrelevant evidence to support a claim

• Comparing two things that are not comparable, resulting in a faulty conclusion

• Presenting two extreme options as the only possible choices

• Oversimplifying an opponent's argument to ridicule it

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What is a straw man fallacy?

• Using irrelevant evidence to support a claim

• Comparing two things that are not comparable, resulting in a faulty conclusion

• Presenting two extreme options as the only possible choices

• Deliberately oversimplifying or misrepresenting an opponent's argument to ridicule it

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What is a false dilemma fallacy?

• Using irrelevant evidence to support a claim

• Comparing two things that are not comparable, resulting in a faulty conclusion

• Presenting two extreme options as the only possible choices

• Deliberately oversimplifying or misrepresenting an opponent's argument to ridicule it

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