WGU D265 Q&A Exam Compilation

Propositions statements that are expressed in sentences tht can be true or false. the sun never rises on Tuesdays Tomatoes are fruits 1+1=2 Propositions non-propositions expressed in sentences that cannot be either true or false Let's go fly a kite Give me the remote control Which way is East? N...

What is meant by validity or strength of an argument? Generally, Strong Arguments are ones that are convincing. And an argument is valid if the premises(if true) provide proof of the conclusion. What are the different types of inferences? - Deduction - Induction -Abduction Inference A conclusion o...

Confirmation Bias a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence How to Identify Sources of bias Incomplete information intentional deception influence from past personal experience intentional persuasion to strengthen a positio...

Which of these is a true/false statement? - proposition - non-proposition - complex proposition - simple proposition A proposition Which of these is a statement that is neither true or false, is simple (as in only makes one claim), and can be a question? - simple proposition - proposition - compl...

Ampliative inference premises make conclusion probable begging the question Assumes the conclusion Abductive Argument logical guess that may be true or false cogent argument a strong argument with true premises inductive argument Uses specific Premises to make broader generalization deductive a...

PROPOSITIONSAre statements that can be true or false NON-PROPOSITONSAre sentences that are not statements about matters of fact or fiction. They do not make a claim that can be true or false. SIMPLE PROPOSITIONSHave no internal logic structure, meaning whether they are true or false does not depen...

IMPEDIMENTS/BAD HABITS TO SOUND THINKING: - Making generalizations unsupported by evidence - Letting stereotypes shape our thinking - Viewing the world from one fixed vantage point - Forming false beliefs - Dismissing or attacking viewpoints that conflict with our own - Thinking deceptively about ou...

Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking? "In any event, our purpose is to better understand the relevant issues so that we may make an informed decision on the topic." Since inflation is rising rapidly, and because we are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible, it follow...

Which question describes a problem for which experts generally agree there is a single best solutionWhat is the shortest route from New York to California by automobile A group of students is working on a research project based on the topic of ethical animal care. They have decided that the first s...

What are the three dimensions of critical thinking? 1. Analyzing one's thinking 2. Evaluating one's thinking 3. Improving one's thinking What are the four characteristics of critical thinking? 1. self-directed 2. self-disciplined 3. self-monitored 4. self-corrective _____ is the tendency to vie...

Proposition A statement that can be true or false, like "The sun rises in the east," think of it as a "truth possibility." Example: "The Earth is flat" is a proposition, and it could be either true or false. Non-proposition A statement that isn't about truth or falsity, like questions or co...

Principle of Charity we should choose the reconstructed argument that gives the benefit of the doubt to the person presenting the argument confirmation bias a tendency to search for information that supports our preconceptions and to ignore or distort contradictory evidence Alief An automatic beli...