Understanding Argumentation Quiz

What is the meaning of the term "argument" as used in the context of the learning material?

• The writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem.

• A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

• An error in logic and reasoning.

• An explanation that states why others should accept a claim.

What does the term "claim" refer to in the learning material?

• A process of making an argument using specific observations to make a broad conclusion.

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• The writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem.

• A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

Which term is defined as "a process of making an argument in which a conclusion is based on a list of premises that are generally assumed to be true"?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Logical fallacy

• Evidence

What is "evidence" as described in the learning material?

• An error in logic and reasoning.

• A process of making an argument using specific observations to make a broad conclusion.

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• The writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem.

How is "inductive reasoning" defined in the document?

• An error in logic and reasoning.

• A process of making an argument in which a conclusion is based on a list of premises that are generally assumed to be true.

• A process of making an argument using specific observations to make a broad conclusion.

• An explanation that states why others should accept a claim.

What does "logical fallacy" mean according to the learning material?

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

• An error in logic and reasoning.

• A process of making an argument using specific observations to make a broad conclusion.

What is the meaning of "reason" as used in the context of the learning material?

• A coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view.

• Facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim.

• An error in logic and reasoning.

• An explanation that states why others should accept a claim.

What is the meaning of the term 'reasoning' as used in the document?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• The process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

• The action of explaining the meaning of something

• The state of being responsible for something, especially by law

Answer explanation

The term 'reasoning' refers to the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment, which aligns with the correct answer choice.