Argument Construction Quiz

What does an argument use to support a conclusion?

• A set of premises (facts or assumptions)

• A list of opinions

• A group of unrelated statements

• A single fact

What indicates that an argument is well constructed?

• Its conclusions follow from its premises in a compelling way

• It uses complex vocabulary

• It is lengthy and detailed

• It includes multiple viewpoints

What is the main characteristic of an inductive argument?

• It moves from general premises to a specific conclusion.

• It moves from specific premises to a general conclusion.

• It always proves its conclusion to be true.

• It does not rely on premises.

Which of the following is an example of an inductive argument?

• All mammals are warm-blooded; therefore, all warm-blooded animals are mammals.

• All birds can fly; therefore, penguins can fly.

• Bluebirds fly, hummingbirds fly, cardinals fly; therefore, all birds fly.

• All fish swim; therefore, all swimming creatures are fish.

What does the example of the inductive argument in the image illustrate?

• Inductive arguments always lead to true conclusions.

• Inductive arguments are based on specific observations.

• Inductive arguments are always false.

• Inductive arguments do not require premises.

What type of argument is characterized by moving from general premises to a specific conclusion?

• Inductive

• Deductive

• Abductive

• Analogical

In a deductive argument, if the premises are true, what can be said about the conclusion?

• The conclusion is likely true.

• The conclusion is false.

• The conclusion is necessarily true.

• The conclusion is unrelated.

Which of the following is an example of a deductive argument?

• Premise: All birds can fly. Premise: Penguins are birds. Conclusion: Penguins can fly.

• Premise: All doctors are intelligent. Premise: Dr. Jones is a doctor. Conclusion: Dr. Jones is intelligent.

• Premise: Some cats are black. Premise: Felix is a cat. Conclusion: Felix is black.

• Premise: All cars are fast. Premise: My car is fast. Conclusion: My car is a car.

What is an inductive argument evaluated based on?

• Its validity

• Its strength

• Its premises

• Its conclusion

When is an argument considered strong?

• When it has a true conclusion

• When it is well supported by premises

• When a compelling case is made for its conclusion

• When it is based on facts