WorksheetsArgument: Convincing Others
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
When considering statistics, researchers (you) need to ensure that the conclusions drawn are
a)
restrictive
b)
random
c)
rational
d)
representative
2.
As you look at the evidence, you should quickly come to your own, informed opinion.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Which component of a successful argument should make up the greatest portion of the argument?
a)
emotional appeal
b)
ethical appeal
c)
rational appeal
4.
If you use the opinions of an authority, make sure it is a "heavyweight authority" and that you present his/her political beliefs to prove he/she is reliable.
a)
true
b)
false
5.
The Congressional Record (book that contains every word ever spoken in Congress) is an example of a _________ source.
a)
primary
b)
secondary
c)
tertiary
6.
Because statistics are often misused, people tend to mistrust them; therefore, you should avoid them completely.
a)
true
b)
false
7.
What do we call "a paper, grounded on logical, structural evidence, that attempts to convince the reader to accept an opinion, take some action, or do both"?
a)
reductio ad absurdum
b)
a quarrel
c)
an argument
d)
emotional appeal
8.
Which of these is used when a researcher takes small pieces of information to draw a general conclusion?
a)
reductio ad absurdum
b)
deductive reasoning
c)
inductive reasoning
d)
misused syllogism
9.
Which of these is "a set of three statements that follow a fixed pattern to ensure sound reasoning"?
a)
misuse of syllogism
b)
deductive reasoning
c)
inductive reasoning
d)
syllogism
10.
Only use someone's opinion to support your argument if the person is
a)
a biased talkshow host who agrees with you
b)
a politician
c)
a popular star
d)
an authority
11.
Which of these is the correct order for a syllogism?
a)
major premise, minor premise, conclusion
b)
minor premise, major premise, conclusion
c)
minor premise, minor premise, major premise, conclusion
d)
observation one, observation two, conclusion
12.
Which logical fallacy can be described as "when someone bases a conclusion on too little evidence"?
a)
hasty generalization
b)
ferreting out fallacies
c)
circular reasoning
d)
either/or fallacy
13.
Which logical fallacy can be described as "it does not follow"?
a)
non sequitur
b)
begging the question
c)
circular argument
d)
arguing off the point
14.
Which logical fallacy can be described as "attach[ing] one or more supposed characteristics to a group or one of its members"?
a)
appeal to the crowd
b)
guilt by association
c)
card stacking
d)
stereotyping
15.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when a "writer presents only part of the available evidence on a topic, deliberately omitting essential information that would alter the picture considerably"?
a)
faulty analogy
b)
post hoc, ergo propter hoc
c)
card stacking
d)
ad hominem
16.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "asserts that only two choices exist when, in fact, several options are possible"?
a)
either/or fallacy
b)
card stacking
c)
hasty generalization
d)
non sequitur
17.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "asserts the truth of some unproven statement"?
a)
circular argument
b)
appeal to the crowd
c)
begging the question
d)
guilt by association
18.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "supports a position by merely restating it"?
a)
circular argument
b)
stereotyping
c)
begging the question
d)
ad hominem
19.
What logical fallacy can be described as when someone "sidetracks an issue by introducing irrelevant information"?
a)
post hoc, ergo propter hoc
b)
guilt by association
c)
arguing off the point
d)
appeal to the crowd
20.
What logical fallacy can be described as when someone "attacks an individual rather than that individual's opinions or qualifications"?
a)
hasty generalization
b)
ad hominem
c)
either/or fallacy
d)
guilt by association
21.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "arouses an emotional response by playing on the irrational fears and prejudices of the audience"?
a)
appeal to the crowd
b)
begging the question
c)
faulty analogy
d)
arguing off the point
22.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "points out some similarity or connection between one person or group and another"?
a)
circular argument
b)
either/or fallacy
c)
post hoc, ergo propter hoc
d)
guilt by association
23.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "assume[s] that because one event follows another, the first caused the second"?
a)
arguing off the point
b)
ad hominem
c)
stereotyping
d)
post hoc, ergo propter hoc
24.
Which logical fallacy can be described as when someone "assume[s] that two circumstances or things are similar in all important respects, when in fact they are not"?
a)
non sequitur
b)
faulty analogy
c)
begging the question
d)
appeal to the crowd
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