Explore logical analysis with 15 questions covering critical thinking, logical fallacies, problem-solving, and more. Challenge your reasoning abilities now!
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of critical thinking?
Open-mindedness
Acceptance of all opinions
Rationality
Skepticism
#3
Which of the following is NOT a step in the problem-solving process?
Identify the problem
Generate potential solutions
Choose the first solution that comes to mind
Evaluate and select the best solution
#4
What is a logical fallacy?
A valid argument
An argument with false premises
An argument that is always true
An argument with no conclusion
#5
Which of the following is an example of the 'ad hominem' fallacy?
Attacking a person's character rather than addressing the argument
Using circular reasoning
Drawing a false cause-and-effect relationship
Appealing to popularity
#6
Which of the following is an example of the 'appeal to authority' fallacy?
Presenting evidence from credible sources
Claiming something is true because an authority figure says it is
Using logical reasoning to support an argument
Refuting an argument based on irrelevant characteristics of the person making it
#7
What does it mean to 'beg the question'?
To raise a new question
To avoid answering a question
To assume the conclusion in the premise
To ask a rhetorical question
#8
What is a heuristic in problem-solving?
A systematic procedure
A mental shortcut or rule of thumb
A rigorous logical deduction
A decision-making process
#9
Which of the following is NOT a component of a valid syllogism?
Major premise
Minor premise
Conclusion
Counterexample
#10
What is the 'straw man' fallacy?
Misrepresenting someone's argument to make it easier to attack
Refusing to engage with an argument
Drawing a false cause-and-effect relationship
Appealing to tradition
#11
What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
Deductive reasoning starts with specific premises to reach a general conclusion, while inductive reasoning starts with specific observations to form a general principle.
Deductive reasoning starts with general principles to reach specific conclusions, while inductive reasoning starts with specific conclusions to reach general principles.
There is no difference between deductive and inductive reasoning.
Inductive reasoning involves only true premises, while deductive reasoning involves false premises.
#12
What is the Law of Noncontradiction?
A logical principle stating that something cannot both be and not be at the same time and in the same respect
A principle stating that contradictory statements can both be true
A rule stating that contradictory arguments must both be accepted
A philosophical concept stating that contradictions are necessary for truth
#13
What is the difference between inductive and deductive arguments?
Inductive arguments aim to guarantee the truth of their conclusions, while deductive arguments aim to make their conclusions probable.
Inductive arguments aim to make their conclusions probable, while deductive arguments aim to guarantee the truth of their conclusions.
Inductive arguments start with specific observations to form a general principle, while deductive arguments start with general principles to reach specific conclusions.
There is no difference between inductive and deductive arguments.
#14
What is the fallacy of composition?
Assuming that what is true of a part is true of the whole
Arguing that something is true because it has not been proven false
Rejecting an argument based on irrelevant criticisms of the person making it
Appealing to tradition
#15
What is the difference between validity and soundness in argumentation?
Validity concerns whether the premises support the conclusion, while soundness concerns whether the premises are true.
Validity concerns whether the premises are true, while soundness concerns whether the conclusion follows logically.
Validity concerns whether the conclusion is true, while soundness concerns whether the argument is convincing.
Validity concerns whether the argument is convincing, while soundness concerns whether the conclusion is true.