Logical Fallacies and Understanding Bias Terms
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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of 'Ad hominem'?
A logical fallacy that attacks the person instead of the argument
A type of argument that focuses on the evidence
A method of reasoning that uses analogies
A strategy to strengthen an argument by citing experts
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'Assertion' mean?
A statement that is assumed to be true
A question that needs an answer
A type of diagram
A source of information
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define 'Bias'.
A tendency to lean in a certain direction, often to the detriment of an open mind.
A complete lack of preference or inclination.
A scientific method for data analysis.
An unbiased opinion or decision.
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CCSS.RL.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is 'Evidence'?
A type of proof
A random guess
An opinion
A hypothesis
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the term 'Fact'.
A statement that can be proven true or false
An opinion or belief
A fictional story
A hypothesis
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CCSS.RL.11-12.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A 'False dilemma' is:
A situation in which only limited alternatives are considered
A logical fallacy involving circular reasoning
An argument that attacks the person instead of the issue
A statement that contradicts itself
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI. 9-10.8
CCSS.RI.11-12.5
CCSS.RI.11-12.8
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Define 'False equivalence'.
A logical fallacy where two unlike things are compared as if they are equivalent.
A situation where two true statements are considered unrelated.
A method of reasoning that involves drawing conclusions from similar cases.
A type of argument that relies on the similarity of two different things.
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CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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