UAS - KTK Inggris

Question 1:
Read the following argument:

"I’ve been using this study method for years, and it has always worked for me. If it works for me, it should work for everyone else too."

"Saya telah menggunakan metode belajar ini selama bertahun-tahun, dan itu selalu berhasil untuk saya. Jika itu berhasil untuk saya, seharusnya juga berhasil untuk orang lain."

Which of the following best describes the error in reasoning in this argument?

• Drawing conclusions based on insufficient evidence

• Assuming that what works for one person will work for all

• Attacking the character of others

• Presenting only two extreme options

Read the following statement:

"The professor says traditional education is the best, so it must be true. After all, he’s an expert in education."

"Profesor mengatakan bahwa pendidikan tradisional adalah yang terbaik, jadi itu pasti benar. Lagipula, dia adalah ahli di bidang pendidikan."

What error in reasoning is present in this argument?

• Drawing conclusions from personal anecdotes

• Over-relying on the authority of someone without providing evidence

• Misrepresenting the opposition

• Focusing on irrelevant details

Read this argument:

"Either we continue with traditional education or we risk falling behind other countries. There is no middle ground."

"Entah kita melanjutkan dengan pendidikan tradisional atau kita berisiko tertinggal dari negara lain. Tidak ada jalan tengah."

Which error in reasoning is being made here?

• Presenting only two options when others may exist

• Attacking the character of the opposition

• Assuming something is true because it’s widely accepted

• Failing to provide supporting evidence

Read this argument:

"You can’t trust online education. My cousin tried it last year and his grades dropped significantly, so online education must be ineffective."

"Anda tidak bisa mempercayai pendidikan daring. Sepupu saya mencobanya tahun lalu dan nilainya turun secara signifikan, jadi pendidikan daring pasti tidak efektif."

What flaw in reasoning does this argument show?

• Generalizing based on one individual’s experience

• Using irrelevant data to support an argument

• Attacking the character of online educators

• Making a comparison without proper evidence

Read this statement:
"The traditional education system has been in place for centuries, so it must be the best way to educate students."

"Sistem pendidikan tradisional telah ada selama berabad-abad, jadi pasti itu adalah cara terbaik untuk mendidik siswa."

Which error in reasoning does this argument make?

• Assuming that older methods are always better

• Drawing conclusions from a biased sample

• Over-simplifying the argument

• Disregarding opposing viewpoints

Consider the following statement:

"I don't think online education is effective. Look at how much time people spend playing video games instead of studying."

"Saya rasa pendidikan daring tidak efektif. Lihatlah seberapa banyak waktu orang menghabiskan untuk bermain video game daripada belajar."

Which flaw in reasoning does this argument contain?

• Focusing on irrelevant factors to dismiss the argument

• Misrepresenting the opposition’s view

• Generalizing from a few extreme cases

• Failing to address the actual benefits of online learning

Read this argument:

"Critics of traditional education are just afraid of change. They want to keep things the same because they’re stuck in the past."

"Para kritikus pendidikan tradisional hanya takut akan perubahan. Mereka ingin semuanya tetap sama karena terjebak di masa lalu."

Which of the following best describes the error in reasoning?

• Attacking the character of critics rather than addressing their argument

• Drawing a conclusion from insufficient evidence

• Using a false comparison to weaken the argument

• Presenting a false dichotomy

Read this statement:

"Only people who are lazy would argue that online learning is better than traditional education."

"Hanya orang yang malas yang akan berargumen bahwa pembelajaran daring lebih baik daripada pendidikan tradisional."

Which error in reasoning is present here?

• Attacking the character of those who disagree

• Using anecdotal evidence to make a claim

• Drawing conclusions from a biased sample

• Presenting only two extreme choices

Consider the following argument:

"My teacher always uses traditional methods, and she’s one of the smartest people I know, so traditional education must be the best."

"Guru saya selalu menggunakan metode tradisional, dan dia adalah salah satu orang paling pintar yang saya kenal, jadi pendidikan tradisional pasti yang terbaik."

Which flaw in reasoning does this argument exhibit?

• Drawing conclusions based on an individual’s authority

• Focusing too much on a single example

• Misrepresenting the opposition’s viewpoint

• Presenting only one side of the argument

Read this argument:

"Online education isn’t effective because it’s only used by people who don’t want to study hard enough. They want an easy way out."

"Pendidikan daring tidak efektif karena hanya digunakan oleh orang-orang yang tidak ingin belajar dengan cukup keras. Mereka mencari jalan pintas yang mudah."

What error in reasoning is being made here?

• Stereotyping online learners

• Using irrelevant personal attacks to undermine the argument

• Presenting an unrealistic view of the opposition

• Relying too much on anecdotal evidence