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Critical Thinking and Argument Analysis

Critical Thinking and Argument Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Philosophy, Education

10th Grade - University

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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This video introduces critical thinking, emphasizing the importance of having good reasons for beliefs. It explains what constitutes an argument, differentiating between premises and conclusions. The video also distinguishes between deductive and ampliative arguments, highlighting how premises support conclusions differently. The lesson concludes by summarizing the key points discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of critical thinking?

To memorize facts

To argue with others

To avoid making decisions

To have good reasons for beliefs

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to believe Monty won't be at the party?

Your friend can't stand Monty

Monty is in Beijing

Monty rarely goes to parties

Monty is really shy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a good reason for a belief do?

Makes the belief popular

Makes the belief probable

Makes the belief controversial

Makes the belief certain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an argument composed of?

Questions and answers

Hypotheses and theories

Opinions and facts

Premises and a conclusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a good argument, what do the premises do?

Contradict the conclusion

Ignore the conclusion

Support the conclusion

Complicate the conclusion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a deductive argument?

An argument where the premises make the conclusion probable

An argument where the premises guarantee the conclusion

An argument based on personal opinions

An argument that is always false

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ampliative argument?

An argument that is based on emotions

An argument that guarantees the conclusion

An argument that makes the conclusion probable

An argument that is always true

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