Unit 2: Evaluate This Quiz

1.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What statement describes the first step in evaluating information?

Analyze the information to understand it

Clarify the language of confusing information

Break down the information into its arguments.

2.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the main idea that an argument wants you to believe called?

Heuristic

Evidence

Claim

Premise

3.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Is an expression of taste an argument?

For example, I like noodles better than hamburgers

Yes

No

4.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What do you call a reason given in an argument of why the claim is true?

Heuristic

Premise

Claim

Evidence

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Deciding the information's value is important because valuable information should have a greater influence on your decisions.

True

False

6.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which of the following best describes the goal of analyzing arguments?

To clarify the language of the arguments

To decide the value of the arguments

To determine the strength of the arguments

To find the arguments in the information

7.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the premise for the argument?

1

2

3

4

8.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What statement describes the last step in evaluating information?

Break down the information into its arguments.

Analyze the information to understand it.

Decide which information is valuable

Clarify the language of confusing information.

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

How many claims must an argument include?

0

1

2

3

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?

1

2

3

4

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is a premise that is clearly stated in an argument?

Implicit Premise

Explicit Premise

12.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is a set of facts, statistics, examples, or other information explaining why the premise is true?

Claim

Evidence

Heuristic

Premise

13.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Here are statements that include an argument. Which number indicates the claim for the argument?

1

2

3

4

14.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Which phrase best describes a logical fallacy?

Missing premises in an argument

Evidence that does not make logical sense

Errors in thinking based on faulty logic

Ignoring statements made in an argument

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Is a list of instructions an argument?

Yes

No

16.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

In critical thinking, an argument is:

A reflection about someone's thinking

A pointless dispute with someone

An explanation of something

An attempt to persuade someone

17.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

An argument can have more than one premises

True

False

18.

Open Ended

2 mins

1 pt

According to the Image Why is Critical thinking and defining the parts of an argument essential for skills in life?

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