WGU D265 CRITICAL THINKING REASON AND EVIDENCE
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT EXAM LATEST 2024 QUESTIONS AND
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Status: Passed
- Which sentence reflects strong critical thinking?
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"Although my opponent has proven to be less than honest, I welcome the opportunity to engage in meaningful debate."
"The issues at hand are quite simple, and the solutions are clear."
"Because I am honest and unbiased, I am confident in my position."
"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 follows that we need to institute a new economic policy, and we need to act quickly.
Which two statements contain premises of the given argument?
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We need to institute a new economic policy.
Inflation is rising rapidly.
We are approaching the point at which reversal is not possible.
We need to act quickly.
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- "Products manufactured in our country are the best because we make the best automobiles,”
declared Kennedy.
Which two descriptors best characterize Kennedy’s comments?
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A strong argument
An inference
A weak argument
A proposition
- Which two sentences are propositions?
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Lending helps stimulate capital investment.
Let’s focus on the economy today!
A strong economy is vital to national security.
What do you think is important?
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5.I have grown bored since last week.
Which descriptor accurately characterizes this sentence?
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Strong argument Weak argument Inference Proposition
- Usually when home team fans come out smiling and celebrating at the conclusion of a match, that
means the home team won. At the conclusion of the match, many home team fans came out smiling and celebrating. I, therefore, concluded that the home team won.
Which term describes this argument?
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Inductive
Sound
Valid
Deductive
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