CCP-101 Week 8 Logic and Problem-Solving

When deriving logical conclusions, what is a "conclusion"?

• A conclusion is a statement or judgment that is reached after considering evidence or reasoning.
• A conclusion is a guess or assumption without any evidence or reasoning.
• A conclusion is a statement that is made without considering evidence or reasoning.
• A conclusion is a question that is asked to gather information.

When deriving logical conclusions, what is an "argument"?

• A statement that is not supported by evidence.
• A disagreement between two people.
• A random collection of ideas.
• A set of statements used to support or prove a claim.

Which of the following is NOT a question you might ask when evaluating the strength of an argument?

• Are the reasons plausible based on all known evidence?

• What is the main conclusion of the argument?
• Does the argument present a full picture of the issue?

• Is the argument using clear, fair, and impartial language?

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

• A fact is a statement that can be proven or verified to be true, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven or verified.
• A fact is a statement that can be proven or verified to be false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proven or verified.
• A fact is a statement that is based on personal beliefs or judgments, while an opinion is a statement that can be proven or verified to be true.
• A fact is a statement that is subjective and can vary from person to person, while an opinion is an objective statement that is universally accepted.

Which of the following should NOT be used when providing reasoning for an argument? (Choose all that apply.)

• all or nothing

• appeal to authority

• appeal to ignorance

• hasty generalization

• personal attack

Which of the following is a skill necessary for effective problem-solving? (Choose all that apply.)

• Logical reasoning & Memorization

• Creativity & Critical Thinking

• Identification & Understanding

• All of the above

What is always the first step in problem-solving?

• Identify and understand the problem
• Look for solutions

• Make a decision

• Monitor and seek feedback

The stage in problem-solving that focuses on gaining more information about the problem, increasing understanding, fact-finding and analysis, and building a more comprehensive picture of the goals and barriers.

• Identifying the problem

• Structuring the problem

• Looking for solutions

• Implementation