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ArGUMENTS (INDUCTIVE, ABDUCTIVE, ETC)

Total questions: 46

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary way through which we predict how a medication will affect us or what movie we might like?

a)

Empirical testing

b)

Deductive reasoning

c)

Inductive reasoning

d)

Abductive reasoning

2.

Why can't the world be fully understood through deductive arguments?

a)

Because deductive arguments only work with mathematical problems

b)

Because it requires too much general information

c)

Because the world is unpredictable

d)

Because it's too obvious

3.

What does inductive reasoning rely on to predict the future?

a)

The predictability of nature

b)

The unpredictability of nature

c)

General conclusions from specific information

d)

Specific conclusions from general information

4.

What is a key difference between deductive and inductive arguments?

a)

Inductive arguments only mean the conclusion is likely to be true

b)

Deductive arguments work in terms of probabilities

c)

Inductive arguments provide certainty

d)

Deductive arguments are less reliable

5.

What kind of reasoning is described as 'inference to the best explanation'?

a)

Predictive reasoning

b)

Deductive reasoning

c)

Inductive reasoning

d)

Abductive reasoning

6.

What is the Socratic method primarily aimed at?

a)

Demonstrating knowledge

b)

Winning arguments

c)

Discrediting opponents

d)

Finding truth

7.

Which of the following best describes a 'straw man' argument?

a)

Presenting a simplified version of your own argument to make it easier to understand

b)

Attacking a distorted version of your opponent's argument to make it easier to defeat

c)

Offering a compromise between two extreme positions to find common ground

d)

Using irrelevant information to distract from the main argument

8.

What does the term 'epistemology' refer to?

a)

The study of ethics and moral philosophy

b)

The study of existence and reality

c)

The study of knowledge and justified belief

d)

The study of political systems and governance

9.

What does the term 'logical fallacy' refer to?

a)

A valid form of reasoning that leads to true conclusions

b)

An error in reasoning that renders an argument invalid

c)

A type of argument that always leads to certain knowledge

d)

A principle that supports the use of inductive reasoning

10.

Which of the following best describes the principle of 'falsifiability' in the philosophy of science?

a)

A theory must be proven true beyond all doubt to be considered scientific

b)

A theory must be universally accepted to be considered scientific

c)

A theory must be able to be proven false to be considered scientific

d)

A theory must explain all known facts to be considered scientific

11.

What role does 'peer review' play in the scientific method?

a)

It ensures that only experiments that support the hypothesis are published

b)

It guarantees that all scientific theories are proven true before publication

c)

It provides a mechanism for scientists to share their results with the public

d)

It serves as a quality control process by which other experts evaluate the work

12.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a sound argument?

a)

The premises are true, but the conclusion may not necessarily follow from them

b)

The argument is based on popular opinion

c)

The premises and conclusion are logically connected and the premises are true

d)

The conclusion is true, but the premises may not be

13.

What does the term 'utilitarianism' refer to in moral philosophy?

a)

The belief that all actions are inherently selfish

b)

The idea that the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to overall happiness

c)

The principle that moral virtues are the basis for ethical behavior

d)

The concept that duty and obligation are the primary basis of moral action

14.

What distinguishes a 'valid' argument in logic?

a)

If the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true

b)

The argument is based on empirical evidence

c)

All the premises are universally accepted truths

d)

The conclusion brings new information beyond what is contained in the premises

15.

Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'confirmation bias'?

a)

Accepting evidence because it supports your existing beliefs

b)

Rejecting evidence because it is statistically insignificant

c)

Changing your beliefs when presented with contradictory evidence

d)

Looking for evidence that contradicts your existing beliefs

16.

What is the primary goal of the scientific method?

a)

To prove theories beyond a shadow of a doubt

b)

To disprove theories that are widely accepted

c)

To systematically investigate phenomena, acquire new knowledge, or correct and integrate previous knowledge

d)

To establish a set of unchangeable truths about the natural world

17.

What does the term 'moral relativism' refer to?

a)

The belief that moral principles are universally applicable

b)

The idea that moral principles are determined by cultural consensus

c)

The concept that morality is irrelevant in modern society

d)

The notion that moral principles are fixed and unchanging

18.

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of 'cognitive dissonance'?

a)

Experiencing discomfort from holding two conflicting beliefs simultaneously

b)

Changing one's behavior to match their beliefs

c)

Accepting new information that aligns with existing beliefs

d)

Rejecting evidence that contradicts deeply held beliefs

19.

What principle is illustrated by the 'Ship of Theseus' paradox?

a)

The importance of regular maintenance

b)

The challenge of defining identity over time and change

c)

The necessity of preserving historical artifacts

d)

The benefits of modular construction

20.

What concept does Pascal's Wager relate to?

a)

The probability of winning a game

b)

The existence of extraterrestrial life

c)

The existence of God and the afterlife

d)

The best strategy for investing in the stock market

21.

What does the 'No True Scotsman' fallacy involve?

a)

Arguing that no Scotsman would perform a specific action, thus excluding counterexamples from consideration

b)

Claiming that a statement is true because it has not yet been proven false

c)

Assuming that because two things are alike in some ways, they are alike in all ways

d)

Asserting that if something is true for a part, it must also be true for the whole

22.

What is the primary concern of 'meta-ethics' in philosophy?

a)

Discussing the practical application of ethical theories

b)

Debating the consequences of actions as they relate to moral principles

c)

Understanding the nature of ethical statements, their meanings, and how they can be known

d)

Choosing the best ethical theory to apply in medical practices

23.

This type of reasoning seeks to find an explanation. It is about thinking of a possible cause to an effect. It may or may not be correct.

a)

Abductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Inductive

24.

This type of reasoning begins with a general rule or fact and then creates specific conclusions based on the general fact. The specific ideas will be correct as long as the general idea is true.

a)

Abductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Inductive

25.

This type of reasoning starts with smaller facts or examples that lead to larger, general conclusions. The bigger, general conclusion may or may not be true.

a)

Abductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Inductive

26.

All actors in the Harry Potter movies are from the United Kingdom. Emma Watson plays Hermione in the Harry Potter series. Emma Watson is from the UK.

a)

Abductive

b)

Inductive

c)

Deductive

27.

The Chargers lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

a)

Abductive

b)

Inductive

c)

Deductive

28.

4 out of 5 times I beat Corey at pool, and I'm going to play him tomorrow. So, I'll very likely win.

a)

Deductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Inductive

29.

A doctor examines a patient's symptoms and makes a diagnosis for what may be causing them to feel sick.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

30.

The table next to me at Panera has a bowl of soup on it, but no one is sitting there. Maybe they are in the restroom and will return soon.

a)

Abductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Inductive

31.

6 of the last 8 students in the survey said they like to play video games. This means most students like playing video games.

a)

Deductive

b)

Inductive

c)

Abductive

32.

Yesterday's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Today's episode of Spongebob Squarepants made me laugh. Every episode of Spongebob Squrepants will be funny.

a)

Abductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Inductive

33.

My dog likes to play fetch. My neighbor's dog also likes to play fetch. Maybe all dogs like to play fetch.

a)

Inductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Deductive

34.

Scientists use the scientific method. A chemist is a type of scientist. So, chemists use the scientific method.

a)

Inductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Deductive

35.

Earth rotates counterclockwise. Mars rotates counterclockwise. Mercury rotates counterclockwise. Maybe all planets in our solar systems rotate counterclockwise.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

36.

When a jury hears evidence in a court case and must decide which side of the case provided the best explanation for what happened.

a)

Inductive

b)

Abductive

c)

Deductive

37.

Using the statements: If it is Friday, then I will get paid. It is Friday.

Choose the deduction.

a)

It is not Friday

b)

It is Friday

c)

I will not get paid

d)

I will get paid

38.

What does deductive reasoning use to form its arguments?

a)

patterns

b)

observed examples

c)

specific cases

d)

facts and laws of logic

39.
The type of reasoning where a person makes  conclusions based on observations and patterns is called...
a)

Inductive reasoning

b)

Deductive reasoning

c)

Conjecture

d)

Experiments

40.

I heard lots of barking last night. The neighbor’s dog must’ve been pretty upset about something, since he rarely barks

a)

Deductive

b)

Inductive

41.

Jack is taller than Jill. Jill is taller than Joey. Therefore, Jack is taller than Joey.

a)

Deductive

b)

Inductive

42.

The Wildcats lost their first game. Then they lost their second game. They will have a losing season.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

43.

4 out of 5 times I beat Corey at Checkers, and I'm going to play him tomorrow. So, I'll very likely win.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

44.

A doctor examines a patient's symptoms and makes a diagnosis for what may be causing them to feel sick.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

45.

Scientists use the scientific method. A chemist is a type of scientist. So, chemists use the scientific method.

a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive

46.

When a jury hears evidence in a court case and must decide which side of the case provided the best explanation for what happened.


a)

Inductive

b)

Deductive

c)

Abductive