Think Fast! Level Up Your Logic Skills for University Success Quiz (Medium) 워크시트 • 무료 PDF 다운로드 정답 키 포함
Can you spot a shaky premise before it collapses? Deconstruct complex syllogisms and expose hidden informal fallacies in real-world scenarios.
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This university-level quiz assesses student mastery of formal and informal logic by analyzing fallacies, syllogistic reasoning, and the criteria for logical soundness. The assessment employs a scaffolding approach that transitions from identifying rhetorical errors in dialogue to applying symbolic logic notation and inferential rules. It is ideal as a summative assessment for introductory philosophy or critical thinking courses to ensure students can evaluate cognitive biases and structural validity in complex arguments.
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- Identify and differentiate between informal fallacies such as Ad Hominem, Red Herring, and False Dilemma in real-world contexts.
- Evaluate the structural validity and empirical soundness of deductive and inductive arguments.
- Apply formal logical rules, including hypothetical syllogisms and the identification of formal fallacies like affirming the consequent.
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- In a philosophical debate regarding aesthetics, an artist argues: 'You cannot critique the composition of this mural because you have never painted a public installation yourself.' Which informal fallacy is being utilized?A) Red HerringB) Ad Hominem (Circumstantial/Tu Quoque)C) Appeal to AuthorityD) Hasty Generalization
- True or False: In formal logic, an argument is considered 'sound' if and only if it is structurally valid and all of its premises are empirically true.A) TrueB) False
- Apply the rule of Hypothetical Syllogism. Premise 1: If the central bank raises interest rates, then borrowing will decrease. Premise 2: If borrowing decreases, then consumer spending will slow down. Conclusion: ________.A) The central bank will not raise interest rates.B) Consumer spending will slow down if rates stay the same.C) If the central bank raises interest rates, then consumer spending will slow down.D) Borrowing will decrease regardless of the bank's actions.
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- Consider the following: 'Every piece of software I have downloaded from this developer has been bug-free. Therefore, the next update they release will likely be bug-free.' This is an example of:A) Deductive ProofB) Abductive ReasoningC) Inductive GeneralizationD) Affirming the Consequent
- In the context of the 'Burden of Proof,' the claimant (the person making the assertion) is responsible for providing evidence, rather than the skeptic being responsible for disproving it.A) TrueB) False
- Identify the logical operator missing here: In formal notation, the statement 'Neither the witness nor the defendant was present' is represented as the ________ of two negated propositions.A) DisjunctionB) ConjunctionC) ConditionalD) Biconditional
- An advocate for urban farming states: 'If we don't convert every vacant lot into a garden immediately, our city will face a total food systemic collapse within two years.' This reasoning primarily exemplifies a:A) Slippery SlopeB) False DilemmaC) Post Hoc Ergo Propter HocD) Equivocation
- In symbolic logic, the invalid argument 'If it is a diamond, it is hard; this substance is hard; therefore, it is a diamond' is a formal fallacy known as ________.A) Denying the AntecedentB) Affirming the ConsequentC) Begging the QuestionD) The Fallacy of the Undistributed Middle
- True or False: A 'Reductio ad Absurdum' is a valid method of argument that proves a claim by showing its denial leads to a logical contradiction.A) TrueB) False
- Which of the following best describes the 'Principle of Charity' in critical thinking?A) Donating to educational causes for logic research.B) Interpreting an opponent's argument in its strongest possible form before critiquing it.C) Allowing an opponent to use fallacies without calling them out.D) Assuming that everything written in a peer-reviewed journal is true.
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Yes, this logic quiz is an excellent choice for a college-level substitute plan because the detailed answer explanations provide immediate feedback, allowing students to self-correct their understanding of critical thinking concepts without guided instruction.
Most university students will complete this logic quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes, making it a perfect bell-ringer activity or a focused exit ticket for a philosophy or debate seminar.
This logic quiz supports differentiated instruction by covering both linguistic informal fallacies and technical symbolic notation, allowing instructors to challenge advanced students while providing clear definitions for those still mastering the basics of arts and humanities reasoning.
This logic quiz tests a student's ability to recognize the burden of proof, the principle of charity, and the distinction between inductive and deductive reasoning within various academic and professional scenarios.
You can use this logic quiz for formative assessment by identifying specific categories, such as formal fallacies or symbolic operators, where students consistently struggle, then tailoring your subsequent critical thinking lectures to address those gaps.
