Critical Thinking Quiz 2 - Argument

A reason for a belief is good if it makes the truth of that belief probable.

• True

• False

Critical thinking is important because it helps us determine whether we have good reasons for our beliefs.

• True

• False

It is important to determine whether an argument is intended to be deductive or ampliative, because this tells us whether the truth of the premises must guarantee the truth of the conclusion.

• True

• False

A statement given in support of some other statements is called:

• Arguement

• Conclusion

• Premise

A set of statements that together comprise a reason for a further statement is called:

• Arguement

• Conclusion

• Premise

A statement supported by some other statement is called:

• Arguement

• Conclusion

• Premise

When we say that a reason is good or bad, we are talking about...

• Morality/Ethics

• Truth

A deductive argument that fails to guarantee the truth of its conclusion is really just an ampliative argument.

• True

• False