Types of Arguments Quiz

Which of the following best defines a deductive argument?

• An argument where the conclusion is likely but not certain, based on the premises.

• An argument where the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.

• An argument based on emotional appeal.

• An argument that uses analogies to persuade.

What is an inductive argument?

• An argument that uses general principles to reach a specific conclusion.

• An argument that uses specific observations to make a generalization.

• An argument that relies on authority.

• An argument that is always valid.

Which type of argument is based on comparing two similar cases to draw a conclusion?

• Causal argument

• Deductive argument

• Argument by analogy

• Statistical argument

A causal argument is best described as:

• An argument that establishes a relationship between two events, where one is claimed to cause the other.

• An argument that uses emotional language.

• An argument that relies on authority.

• An argument that uses mathematical equations.

Which of the following is an example of an argument from authority?

• "According to Dr. Smith, a leading scientist, climate change is real."

• "All mammals have lungs; a whale is a mammal; therefore, a whale has lungs."

• "If it rains, the ground gets wet. It is raining, so the ground is wet."

• "The sun has risen every day in history, so it will rise tomorrow."

What distinguishes a statistical argument from other types?

• It uses analogies to persuade.

• It relies on emotional appeal.

• It uses data and probabilities to support its conclusion.

• It is always deductive.

Which of the following is NOT a type of argument?

• Deductive argument

• Inductive argument

• Emotional argument

• Grammatical argument

An argument that appeals to the audience’s feelings rather than logic is called:

• Deductive argument

• Inductive argument

• Emotional argument

• Causal argument

Which type of argument is most likely to use the following structure: "If A happens, then B will happen. A happened, so B will happen"?

• Inductive argument

• Deductive argument

• Argument by analogy

• Statistical argument

Which of the following best describes an argument by example?

• Using a single or several specific instances to support a general conclusion.

• Using mathematical formulas to prove a point.

• Using emotional stories to persuade.

• Using authority figures to validate a claim.