Critical Thinking Skills Assessment

Analyze the following argument: "All cats are mammals. Some mammals are not dogs. Therefore, some cats are not dogs." Which of the following best evaluates the argument?

• The argument is valid because the conclusion logically follows from the premises.

• The argument is invalid because the premises do not support the conclusion.

• The argument is valid because it uses deductive reasoning.

• The argument is invalid because it contains a logical fallacy.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the evidence: "A study shows that students who study in groups score higher on tests. Therefore, studying in groups causes better test scores." What is a potential flaw in this evidence?

• The study does not account for individual study habits.

• The study is too small to be significant.

• The study does not establish a causal relationship.

• The study is biased towards group study.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Make an inference: "If a person is allergic to peanuts, they should avoid eating peanut butter." What can you infer from this statement?

• Peanut butter is the only food that contains peanuts.

• All people are allergic to peanut butter.

• Peanut butter contains peanuts.

• People with peanut allergies can eat peanuts in small amounts.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Draw a conclusion: "The weather forecast predicts rain for the next three days. The outdoor event planned for tomorrow is likely to be affected." What conclusion can be drawn?

• The event will definitely be canceled.

• The event will proceed as planned.

• The event may need to be rescheduled or moved indoors.

• The event will not be affected by the weather.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the argument: "If it rains, the ground will be wet. It is raining. Therefore, the ground is wet." What type of reasoning is used in this argument?

• Inductive reasoning

• Deductive reasoning

• Abductive reasoning

• Analogical reasoning

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the evidence: "A survey of 100 people found that 80% prefer chocolate ice cream over vanilla. Therefore, chocolate is the most popular ice cream flavor." What is a limitation of this evidence?

• The survey sample size is too large.

• The survey does not include other flavors.

• The survey is biased towards chocolate lovers.

• The survey does not represent the entire population.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Make an inference: "The library is closed on Sundays. Today is Sunday." What can you infer from this information?

• The library is open today.

• The library is closed today.

• The library is open only in the morning.

• The library has special hours today.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Draw a conclusion: "All students in the class passed the exam. John is a student in the class." What conclusion can be drawn?

• John failed the exam.

• John did not take the exam.

• John passed the exam.

• John was absent on the exam day.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the argument: "Eating too much sugar can lead to health problems. Therefore, reducing sugar intake can improve health." What assumption is made in this argument?

• Sugar is the only cause of health problems.

• Reducing sugar intake will have no effect on health.

• Health problems are only related to diet.

• Reducing sugar intake will lead to improved health.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the evidence: "A new study shows that people who exercise regularly have lower stress levels. Therefore, exercise reduces stress." What is a potential issue with this evidence?

• The study does not define what regular exercise is.

• The study does not prove that exercise causes lower stress.

• The study only includes young adults.

• The study is outdated.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept