Chapter 4 Multiple Choice Questions

. An argument is said to have three (3) necessary components. Which of the following is NOT one of these components of an argument?

Statistical evidence

A claim, position, or answer

At least one premise, or reason

A link or connection between the claim and the premise

. Arguments require logical reasoning, which reflect a relationship between the premise and the claim. Flaws in logical reasoning are sometimes called what?

Incorrect assumptions

Non-sensical statements

Logical fallacies

Factual errors

. High-quality premises avoid categorical premises, which are extreme or absolute. Which of the following is an example of a categorical premise?

Voters are often uninformed

Scientists are always right

Some CEOs are self-interested

A high proportion of employees are underpaid

. Which of the following refers to a tool, pioneered by Professor Tim van Gelder (2015), which depicts an argument visually by using box and arrow diagrams to distinguish between different components?

Argument structures

Mind maps

Thought maps

Argument maps

. Arguments include both explicit (i.e. clearly stated) and implicit (i.e. unwritten or unstated) premises. Which of the following is an example of an implicit premise?

Exercising your heart is good for your health

The team mates are really nice

Students can find the independent learning approach challenging

The food tastes amazing

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