Critical Thinking Skills Quiz

What is the main focus of critical thinking skills?

• Science

• Student success

• Mathematics

• History

What is the purpose of critical thinking?

• To avoid thinking

• To follow instructions blindly

• To reflect and analyze

• To memorize information

What are some barriers to critical thinking?

• Logical reasoning

• Open-mindedness

• Biases

• Evidence-based claims

What is the difference between fact and opinion?

• Facts are temporary, opinions are permanent

• Facts are based on evidence, opinions are personal beliefs

• Facts are always true, opinions are always false

• Facts are subjective, opinions are objective

What is a premise in an argument?

• The evidence supporting the conclusion

• The question being asked

• The title of the argument

• The conclusion

What is deductive reasoning?

• Based on observation and experience

• Based on emotions

• Moving from general to specific

• Moving from specific to general

What is the key characteristic of a valid deductive argument?

• The conclusion is false

• All premises are true

• The conclusion is true regardless of premises

• The premises are irrelevant

What is the process of using observation and background knowledge to determine a conclusion called?

• Induction

• Inference

• Deduction

• Conclusive reasoning

What is the main difference between deductive and inductive arguments?

• Deductive arguments are based on emotions, inductive arguments are based on logic

• Deductive arguments provide complete support, inductive arguments provide partial support

• Deductive arguments are always true, inductive arguments are always false

• Deductive arguments are general, inductive arguments are specific

What is the first step in improving critical thinking skills according to the text?

• Practice reading critically

• Examine the parts

• Make connections

• Gather information