WorksheetsAppeal to Ignorance
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the “appeal to ignorance” logical fallacy?
Claiming an argument is true because there is no evidence disproving it
Arguing despite not knowing the subject well
Refusing to argue due to lack of knowledge
Choosing to remain ignorant despite a topics significance
Why does the reincarnation theory fall victim to this fallacy?
Reincarnation was proven to exist
Reincarnation was a disproven theory
People are too scared to do research into the afterlife
no evidence disproving nor proving its existence only anecdotes/religion
Why do the videos of paranormal activities not definitively prove the existence of the paranormal?
The paranormal does not exist
Some videos do prove the existence of the paranormal
Countless explanations such as video editing and practical effects
The videos do prove their existence
If it is not proven nor disproven that men simply excel in certain fields more than women, why might the pay gap exist?
Women have not worked long enough to make the same wage as men
Factors such as age, race, children, and pregnancy risk
Men excel in fields like agriculture, construction, and finance
The pay gap does not exist
What is an example of an appeal to ignorance?
I don’t know much about this topic so you are probably right.
The gender pay gap
“My house is stronger than yours because I cannot see your foundation.”
“I measured my hand and it is exactly one hand long”
Could the Russians have been stealing microwaves?
Potentially. There is no evidence for or against the theory.
No, the Russians have no involvement in US microwave affairs
The Russians absolutely stole that lady’s microwaves.
Probably not
What was the argument in the Star Trek video?
The Australian dollar has my face on it.
They will never find a cure for the common cold.
Covid is a fluke.
Aliens do not exist.
What is another name for appeal to ignorance?
Ad Hominem
Ad Ignoramus
Ad Ignorantiam
Ad Ville
Why could or could not there be a teapot in space?
There IS a teapot there.
Schrödinger’s teapot
There ISN’T a teapot in space.
Arguing either side would be an appeal to ignorance because there is no evidence supporting either side.
Was the lowest average pay of a man equal to the highest average pay of a woman according to the graphs?
Yes
No
Maybe
Why would I know
