"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence." - David Hume
What quality of academic culture does this relate to?
Check one option.
(a). The contingent nature of academic knowledge
(b). The need for proof to support opinions
(c). The use of research to produce knowledge
(d). The imp...
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"A wise man ... proportions his belief to the evidence." - David Hume
What quality of academic culture does this relate to?
Check one option.
(a). The contingent nature of academic knowledge
(b). The need for proof to support opinions
(c). The use of research to produce knowledge
(d). The importance of independent learning correct answers B
Consider the following situation:
For a course Timmy is taking, he has to conduct a research experiment and write a full research
report. Part of the research report is a literature review. Timmy feels really lucky because earlier
in the semester they had to write a literature review for the same class. Can Timmy use the same
literature review he did earlier in the course for this assignment?
Check one option.
(a). No, this would be considered self-plagiarism.
(b). No, this would be considered Fabrication.
(c). Definitely. If it is on the same topic for the same course, Timmy does not need to write the
literature review again.
(d). It depends; Timmy should check his course outline or lecturer to make sure. correct answers
D
Which of the following is a trait of critical thinking according to lecture 1.2b?
Check two options.
(a). It is easy and carefree.
(b). It aims to be objective and free from bias.
(c). It reflects on its own basis, background and reasons.
(d). It is forceful and persuasive. correct answers B, D
How had university changed some of the people interviewed in lesson 1.3a?
Check two options.
(a). It had helped them understand communication in different contexts.
(b). It had given them better people skills.
(c). It had caused them to ask people their feelings.
(d). It caused them to change careers and become actors. correct answers
What is argumentation?
Check one option.
(a). Taking a stance or position in relation to a topic
(b). A set of reasons to show that a conclusion is valid
(c). An angry disagreement
(d). The process of disagreeing with someone correct answers A
Consider the following situation.
, A group of engineering students are doing a group assignment. The assignment asks them to
calculate the ability of a tall building to withstand wind, earthquakes and other potential stresses.
One student, who has worked through all the set questions and activities in class, knows how to
address the question and helps the others students complete the assignment with assurance.
Which of the following dispositions or habits of mind for critical thinking is the student
displaying?
Check one option.
(a). Truth-seeking
(b). Self-confidence
(c). Inquisitiveness
(d). Metacognition correct answers B
Consider the following situation.
A student is asked to do a feminist analysis of a movie. The student already has strong opinions
about both feminism and the film they must analyse. However, they make a mental note of their
biases when conducting research. The student makes sure they read sources representing a
variety of different views, rather than just their own.
Which of the following dispositions or habits of mind for critical thinking is the student
displaying?
Check one option.
(a). Being systemic in your thinking
(b). Self-confidence
(c). Inquisitiveness
(d). Metacognition correct answers D
Which argument sphere does the following argument belong to?
"Proponents of the new rail network say that it will reduce traffic and car emissions. What is
overlooked, however, is the enormous bill for the cost of the new rail network will present to
current and future generations, a bill that the citizens of this state will be paying off for quite
some time."
Check one option.
(a). The technical sphere of argumentation
(b). The media sphere of argumentation.
(c). The public sphere of argumentation.
(d). The personal sphere of argumentation correct answers C
"In contrast with many neoclassical theorists, who see government spending as constrained,
modern monetary theory (MMT) sees government spending as relatively less limited. This is
because
according to MMT the very notion of government debt is a misnomer due to the government's
control over the fiat money supply. Thus spending on infrastructure projects is often seen as
advantageous,
particularly at times of low interest rates."
Check one option.
(a). The technical sphere of argumentation
(b). The academic sphere of argumentation
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