2.6 English Quiz

What quality is essential to credible reasoning?

• reliance on research

• a lack of bias

• a logical approach

What is the difference between credible reasoning and false statements?

• False statements are based on pity or fear as distractions.

• False statements demonstrate an error in reasoning.

• Credible reasoning is based on the speaker's/writer's perception.

What type of logical fallacy is this statement?

• a circular argument

• a non sequitur statement

• an appeal to authority

What is the first step to take when evaluating the credibility of an argument?

• determine the relevance of the argument's support

• determine the completeness of the argument

• identify any claims by the argument’s author

How does NASA's guest blogger support her claim that many scientists do not know how to communicate with the public?

• by mentioning famous scientists like Albert Einstein

• by providing several examples of misconceptions about scientists

• by describing the work being done on the International Space Station

How does NASA's guest blogger support her claim that there are role models for communicating scientific information?

• She suggests that people simply do more research into science reporting.

• She lists several sources of scientific information that most people seem to enjoy and trust.

• She explains how media outlets typically present scientific information.