Identifying Faulty Reasoning Types

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Science
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Matthew DiPietro
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an illogical conclusion?
All birds can fly.
If it rains, the ground gets wet. Therefore, if the ground is wet, it must have rained.
I like apples, so everyone must like apples.
Some dogs are brown.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is overgeneralization?
Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
Making a conclusion that does not logically follow from the premises.
Allowing personal feelings to influence judgment.
Using specific instances to make a broad statement.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the type of faulty reasoning in the following statement: "All teenagers are irresponsible because my cousin is a teenager and he is irresponsible."
Illogical conclusion
Overgeneralization
Personal bias
None of the above
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DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is an example of personal bias?
All dogs are friendly because my dog is friendly.
I believe that my friend is the best student because she is my friend.
If it is sunny, then it is warm. Therefore, if it is warm, it must be sunny.
Some cats are black.
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DOK Level 1: Recall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain why the statement "All politicians are corrupt because I saw one politician taking a bribe" is an overgeneralization.
It is based on a single instance and applies it to all politicians.
It does not logically follow from the premises.
It is influenced by personal feelings.
It is a factual statement.
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the following statement and identify the type of faulty reasoning: "I failed my math test because my teacher doesn't like me."
Illogical conclusion
Overgeneralization
Personal bias
None of the above
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT an example of illogical conclusion?
If it rains, the ground gets wet. Therefore, if the ground is wet, it must have rained.
All birds can fly.
I like apples, so everyone must like apples.
Some dogs are brown.
Tags
DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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