Judging the relevance and worth of ideas, soundness of

What is relevance in the context of evaluating information?

• The number of words used in an article

• How appropriate something is to what is being said at a given time

• The color scheme of the presentation

• The font size of the text

How can you spot factual or truthful information according to the text?

• Only read headlines and ignore the details

• Consider the source and check the author

• Avoid reading beyond the headlines

• Do not verify supporting sources

What is evidence according to the text?

• The length of the article

• The personal opinion of the author

• The number of images included

• The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid

Which type of evidence is known as the strongest?

• Statistical evidence

• Testimonial evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

• Analogical evidence

What is the difference between argument and opinion?

• Argument is subjective, while opinion is objective

• Argument tries to convince us that something is true, while opinion is a personal belief

• Argument is always based on facts, while opinion is not

• Opinion is more valid than argument

What is a logical fallacy according to the text?

• Common beliefs shared by many people

• Facts that support the conclusion

• Valid points made by the author

• Errors in reasoning that threaten the soundness of an argument

Which is an example of a logical fallacy called 'Hasty Generalization'?

• My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, so all philosophy classes are hard

• Librarians are quiet people and disciplinarians

• It was cloudy this morning, so Sarah did a 'sun dance'

• We should abolish death penalty because many respected people oppose it

What should you avoid in writing arguments according to the text?

• Using logical fallacies

• Providing valid and reliable information

• Engaging in insightful conversations

• Using conclusion and premise indicators

Which type of evidence is often dismissed as untrustworthy and meaningless?

• Testimonial evidence

• Analogical evidence

• Statistical evidence

• Anecdotal evidence

What is the best kind of argument according to the text?

• One that is based on opinions

• One that is valid and sound

• One that uses logical fallacies

• One that is emotional and persuasive