1.
Everyone I know is voting for Candidate X, so Candidate X must be the best choice. This argument is an example of:
Bandwagon fallacy
Appeal to authority
False dilemma
Straw man
2.
This economic policy worked in Germany, so it will definitely work here. Which assumption underlies this argument?
All countries are the same
Germany is superior to other countries
The policy is universally applicable
Our country is identical to Germany
3.
A study found that people who drink coffee regularly have a lower risk of heart disease. Therefore, drinking coffee prevents heart disease. Which of the following best describes the flaw in this argument?
It confuses correlation with causation
It relies on anecdotal evidence
It uses circular reasoning
It makes an appeal to authority
4.
If it's raining, then the ground is wet. The ground is wet. Therefore, it must be raining. This argument is:
Valid and sound
Valid but not necessarily sound
Invalid but possibly true
Invalid and false
5.
All mammals are warm-blooded. All dogs are mammals. Therefore, all dogs are warm-blooded. This argument is:
Valid and sound
Valid but not necessarily sound
Invalid but possibly true
Invalid and false
6.
Either we implement strict gun control laws or we accept that gun violence will continue to increase. We can't accept increasing gun violence. Therefore, we must implement strict gun control laws. This argument is an example of:
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
Begging the question
7.
Violent crime rates have decreased since the death penalty was reinstated. Therefore, the death penalty deters crime. This argument is flawed because:
It confuses correlation with causation
It uses circular reasoning
It commits an ad hominem fallacy
It relies on an appeal to emotion
8.
Either we continue using fossil fuels or we switch entirely to renewable energy. We can't continue using fossil fuels because of climate change. Therefore, we must switch entirely to renewable energy. This argument is an example of:
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Ad hominem
Begging the question
9.
Our competitor's product is more expensive than ours, so ours must be of lower quality. This argument relies on which assumption?
Price always reflects quality
Expensive products are always superior
Our product is inferior
Consumers prefer expensive products
10.
Studies show that people who meditate regularly have lower stress levels. Therefore, meditation reduces stress. What type of reasoning is this?
Deductive
Inductive
Abductive
Fallacious
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