Sec 2 Prep Quiz

What could be considered "strength" of an argument?

• It has credible sources

• It is biased

• There is ad hominem fallacy

• It has no evidence

Which is NOT a strength when it comes to evaluating argument?

• It has clear evidence

• It has experts' backup

• It has vested interest

• It has a formal tone

What is opinion?

• A personal belief or judgment about something.
• A historical event
• A mathematical equation
• A scientific fact

What is a prediction?

• A prediction is a wild guess with no evidence or reasoning.
• A prediction is a statement about the past based on evidence or reasoning.
• A prediction is a statement about what will never happen in the future.
• A prediction is a statement about what will happen or might happen in the future based on evidence or reasoning.

What is a value judgment?

• A scientific measurement
• An evaluation based on current value of an action

• A point of view supported by general values

• An assessment based on personal values rather than objective facts.

Which is a fact?

• The Moon revolves around the Earth
• The Earth revolves around the Sun.
• The Earth is flat
• The Sun revolves around the Earth

Which is NOT an acceptable source?

• Quora.com

• WHO.org

• UN.org

• ourworldindata.org

Click all of the things you can do to test a claim

• Interview people

• Ask experts

• Check data

• Watch YouTube

• Meditate

How would you test this claim:

"People like Kpop more than Jpop these days."

What is vested interest?

• A financial investment in a company
• A temporary interest in a topic
• An unbiased perspective on a situation
• A personal stake or involvement in a particular situation