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Exam 3 Review

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A scientist uses theory to hypothesize that a certain chemical causes plant growth and begins experimenting to verify the hypothesis. This is an example of inductive reasoning.

True

False

Answer explanation

The scientist is using deductive reasoning!

  1. 1. Theory

  2. 2. Hypothesis

  3. 3. Pattern

  4. 4. Observation/Conclusion

Inductive reasoning starts from the bottom up (4 to 1)!

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine the deductive reasoning template used in the following statement.

Statement: All dogs are mammals. Jerry is not a mammal. Therefore, Jerry cannot be a dog.

Applying a Generalization

Reflexivity

Applying an Exception

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Determine the deductive reasoning template used in the following statement:

Pizza is delicious. Eating delicious food makes people happy. Therefore, eating pizza makes people happy.

Affirming the Antecedent

Transitivity


Denying the Consequent

Disjunctive Syllogism

Answer explanation

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Make sure you know these pretty well! You will need to identify almost all the deductive reasoning templates.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fallacy is illustrated in this scenario? Scenario: An influencer talks about how they grew up in the same town as you and makes an emotional appeal so you’ll buy their sponsored product.

Appeals to Mob


Ad Hominem Attack

Strawman Fallacy

Appeals to Emotion

Answer explanation

Appeal to emotion fallacy refers to when someone tries to convince you to do something by evoking your feelings rather than proving you with evidence.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What fallacy is illustrated in this scenario? Scenario: People believe that climate change isn't real just because they heard it in the media, and they refuse to read any contradictory information.

Playing with Words

Appeals to Ignorance

Misuse of Authority

Ad Hominem Attack

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A scholar who is recognized for their groundbreaking research before presenting a paper has initial ethos.

True

False

Answer explanation

Initial ethos refers to the credibility assigned before a speaker begins their speech. It is influenced by background, characteristics, and sponsorship.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What dimension of credibility is demonstrated in the following scenario? Scenario: A teacher expresses how much they care about their students’ success and well-being, dedicating time to support them.

Competence

Caring

Character

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