D265 - Wgu - Critical Thinking - Reason And Evidence Study Guide Graded A+

FORMAL FALLACY {Ans: Concerns the structure of an argument}While researching a topic on the internet, a student encounters two different websites, one of that looks more official than the other and includes tables, charts, and statistics, while the other does not. What is the line of reasoning this student should employ to determine which site is more credible? {Ans: It is not feasible to determine which site is more credible from the information provided.}NON-PROPOSITONS {Ans: Are sentences that are not statements about matters of fact or fiction. They do not make a claim that can be true or false.}If Bo is kind, then Bo is wealthy. Bo is wealthy. Therefore, Bo is kind. This is an example of which type of logic error? {Ans: Affirming the consequent}People should pay their taxes since paying taxes is the right thing to do. Which type of logic error is this an example of? {Ans: Begging the question}A teacher talks with a student about failing to turn in homework. The student replies by expressing a desire to dress up as a superhero for Halloween. Which response best matches this fallacy of relevance? {Ans: Red herring}COGNITIVE BIAS {Ans: