Which of the following is a habit of a good researcher?

1)refusing to consider evidence that contradicts beliefs already held by others

2)being able to draw a conclusion after considering all the evidence

3)only accepting opinions put forth in textbooks

4)assuming that all experts are equally reliable

Which of the following best describes an argument in the context of critical thinking?

1. two people angrily disagreeing with one another over an important issue and calling each other nasty names
2. attempting to provide rational support for a claim with a set of premises
3. the process of defending a deeply held belief without considering opposing evidence
4. none of these answers are correct

An example of inappropriate appeal to authority is:

1. A medical doctor advising on medication.
2. A parent advising on what the best car to drive is.
3. A dentist advising on recommended toothpaste.
4. none of the above

If most people believe something, then you should believe it too.

1. True
2. False

Which of the following involves the fallacy of hasty generalization?

1. drawing a general conclusion from a sample that is too small
2. concluding something about an entire group based on a study of every member of the group
3. drawing a general conclusion from a randomly selected sample
4. all of these are ways of committing the fallacy of hasty generalization.

Which of the following is a fallacy of relevance?

1. modus ponens
2. the straw man fallacy
3. the fallacy of equivocation
4. affirming the consequent