Question 1

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-The premises are true and the conclusion is true, so the argument must be valid.

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Question 2

Analyze the situation and explain how you would make a decision.
-Betty has to go to New Orleans on business. If she flies there and back on the same day her
round trip airfare will cost $700. If she stays overnight, her round trip airfare will cost $400,
her hotel will cost $100, and three extra meals will cost $75.
Which is the better option?

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Question 3

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-I drew a Venn diagram for two sets, and I only used one circle.

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Question 4

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-Your argument has no fallacies, so your conclusion must be true.

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Question 5

Draw a Venn diagram to determine whether the argument is valid.
-Premise: All lawyers wear suits.
Premise: Jack wears a suit.
Conclusion: Jack is a lawyer.

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Question 6

The argument contains an example of the fallacy named in parentheses. Explain how the fallacy occurs in the argument.
-(Hasty Generalization)Isabelle had vegetarian food for lunch every day last week, so she
must be a vegetarian.

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Question 7

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions.
-Cardiovascular exercise is important, because to be healthy you need a strong heart.

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Question 8

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-Your argument is sound, but it isn't valid.

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Question 9

The argument contains an example of the fallacy named in parentheses. Explain how the fallacy occurs in the argument.
-(Straw Man)Mayor Brown opposes a tax increase to build new schools. His opponent in
the upcoming election states: Mayor Brown is not concerned with improving the quality of
education for our children.

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Question 10

Analyze the situation and explain how you would make a decision.
-You are flying out on Monday morning and returning home Tuesday night. You need to
decide how to get to and from your home airport. Driving each way costs $2 in gas, and
long-term parking costs $10 per full or partial day. If you take taxis, it will cost $11 each
way. Which option is better?

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Question 11

Create a simple three-line argument for the given form. Choose your example so that it illustrates clearly whether or notthe argument is valid.
-Denying the hypothesis

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Question 12

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-A and B are disjoint sets, so an object is either a member of set A or a member of set B, but
not a member of both sets.

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Question 13

Determine the truth of the premises, discuss the strength of the argument, and assess the truth of the conclusion.
-Premise: I get lower grades than my best friend in math, chemistry, and English.
Conclusion: My friend is smarter than I am.

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Question 14

Provide an appropriate response.
-IRS guidelines state that a married person under 65 years of age who can be claimed as a
dependent on another person's tax return must file a return if
(i)unearned income was over $750; or
(ii)earned income was over $3925; or
(iii)total of earned and unearned income was at least $5 and your spouse files a separate
return and itemizes deductions; or
(iv)total of earned and unearned income was more than the greater of
a)$750; or
b)earned income (up to $3675)plus $250.
Kevin is 25 years old and can be claimed as a dependent by his mother. He had earned
income of $3500 and unearned income of $700. Kevin's wife Linda files a separate return
but does not itemize deductions. Must Kevin file a return? Explain.

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-IRS guidelines state that...

Question 15

A reason for a particular political position is given. There may be other issues that are left unstated. Identify at least oneunstated issue that could be the "real issue" of concern.
-The dictator of a foreign country has enacted a ban on all firearms, citing prevention of
accidental deaths among children as the rationale.

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Question 16

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning.
-The argument is weak, so its conclusion must be incorrect.

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Question 17

The statement connects two individual propositions with the word or. State whether the entire statement is true or false,and explain why.
-$4 + 9 = 13 \text { or } 6 \times 2 = 12$

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. Both individual propositions are true. The disjunction is true if either or both
propositions are true.

Question 18

Draw a Venn diagram for the given sets. In words, explain why you drew one set as a subset of the other, disjoint sets, oroverlapping sets.
-beverages and soft drinks

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Question 19

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions.
-It is important to visit the dentist every 6 months to insure healthy teeth and gums.

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Question 20

A reason for a particular political position is given. There may be other issues that are left unstated. Identify at least oneunstated issue that could be the "real issue" of concern.
-I think term limits should be enacted for the Senate. A senator should not be allowed to
serve more than two consecutive terms, because professional politicians become too
focused on getting reelected.

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Quiz 1: Thinking Critically

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -The premises are true and the conclusion is true, so the argument must be valid.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -I drew a Venn diagram for two sets, and I only used one circle.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -Your argument has no fallacies, so your conclusion must be true.

Draw a Venn diagram to determine whether the argument is valid. -Premise: All lawyers wear suits. Premise: Jack wears a suit. Conclusion: Jack is a lawyer.

The argument contains an example of the fallacy named in parentheses. Explain how the fallacy occurs in the argument. -(Hasty Generalization)Isabelle had vegetarian food for lunch every day last week, so she must be a vegetarian.

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions. -Cardiovascular exercise is important, because to be healthy you need a strong heart.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -Your argument is sound, but it isn't valid.

Create a simple three-line argument for the given form. Choose your example so that it illustrates clearly whether or notthe argument is valid. -Denying the hypothesis

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -A and B are disjoint sets, so an object is either a member of set A or a member of set B, but not a member of both sets.

Determine the truth of the premises, discuss the strength of the argument, and assess the truth of the conclusion. -Premise: I get lower grades than my best friend in math, chemistry, and English. Conclusion: My friend is smarter than I am.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -The argument is weak, so its conclusion must be incorrect.

The statement connects two individual propositions with the word or. State whether the entire statement is true or false,and explain why. - $4 + 9 = 13 \text { or } 6 \times 2 = 12$

Draw a Venn diagram for the given sets. In words, explain why you drew one set as a subset of the other, disjoint sets, oroverlapping sets. -beverages and soft drinks

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions. -It is important to visit the dentist every 6 months to insure healthy teeth and gums.

Quiz 1: Thinking Critically

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -The premises are true and the conclusion is true, so the argument must be valid.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -I drew a Venn diagram for two sets, and I only used one circle.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -Your argument has no fallacies, so your conclusion must be true.

Draw a Venn diagram to determine whether the argument is valid. -Premise: All lawyers wear suits. Premise: Jack wears a suit. Conclusion: Jack is a lawyer.

The argument contains an example of the fallacy named in parentheses. Explain how the fallacy occurs in the argument. -(Hasty Generalization)Isabelle had vegetarian food for lunch every day last week, so she must be a vegetarian.

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions. -Cardiovascular exercise is important, because to be healthy you need a strong heart.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -Your argument is sound, but it isn't valid.

Create a simple three-line argument for the given form. Choose your example so that it illustrates clearly whether or notthe argument is valid. -Denying the hypothesis

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -A and B are disjoint sets, so an object is either a member of set A or a member of set B, but not a member of both sets.

Determine the truth of the premises, discuss the strength of the argument, and assess the truth of the conclusion. -Premise: I get lower grades than my best friend in math, chemistry, and English. Conclusion: My friend is smarter than I am.

Decide whether the statement makes sense. Explain your reasoning. -The argument is weak, so its conclusion must be incorrect.

The statement connects two individual propositions with the word or. State whether the entire statement is true or false,and explain why. - 4+9=13 or 6×2=124 + 9 = 13 \text { or } 6 \times 2 = 124+9=13 or 6×2=12

Draw a Venn diagram for the given sets. In words, explain why you drew one set as a subset of the other, disjoint sets, oroverlapping sets. -beverages and soft drinks

A seemingly simple argument is given. Identify at least two hidden assumptions. -It is important to visit the dentist every 6 months to insure healthy teeth and gums.

The statement connects two individual propositions with the word or. State whether the entire statement is true or false,and explain why. - $4 + 9 = 13 \text { or } 6 \times 2 = 12$