Module Two: Review Questions

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1 1. What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? a) Deductive reasoning is based on observations b) Deductive reasoning is used to form a hypothesis c) Inductive reasoning is used to form a hypothesis d) Inductive reasoning infers a conclusion 2. What is a syllogism? a) Two or more premises used to come to a valid conclusion b) A statement that says things occur in relation to each other based on a certain order c) A statement that says if the antecedent is true, then the following consequence must also be true d) A statement of probability

2 3. What does it mean to be open-minded? a) Refuting new information without examining its validity b) Being unreceptive to new information c) Willingness to accept new information even when an opinion has been formed d) An unwilling to accept new evidence that opposes opinions 4. Which scholar/philosopher encouraged open-mindedness and questioned traditional rhetoric 2400 years ago? a) Pliny the Elder b) Descartes c) Emerson d) Socrates

3 5. In what learning domain does analysis fall in? a) Psychomotor b) Logic c) Cognitive d) Affective 6. Which of the following is not one of the three factors to consider when analyzing new information? a) Argument b) Evidence c) Environment d) Language

4 7. What is logic? a) Rules b) Conclusions c) Premises d)a branch of philosophy 8. What is a premise? a) A statement of fact or value b) Rule c) Conclusion d) Bias

5 9. What had the physicists been researching for years? a) Matter only b) Motion only c) Matter and motion d) None of the above 10.The s ie tists a e to the o lusio that: No a tivity happe s y ha e. a) Mental b) Physical c) Spiritual d) Psychological

6 1. What is the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning? a) Deductive reasoning is based on observations b) Deductive reasoning is used to form a hypothesis c) Inductive reasoning is used to form a hypothesis d) Inductive reasoning infers a conclusion Inductive reasoning involves making observations and using the information to draw a conclusion or form a hypothesis. Inductive reasoning is used in the scientific method. 2. What is a syllogism? a) Two or more premises used to come to a valid conclusion b) A statement that says things occur in relation to each other based on a certain order c) A statement that says if the antecedent is true, then the following consequence must also be true d) A statement of probability A syllogism is when two or more premises are used to come to a valid conclusion. The premises are factual statements used for this kind of logical reasoning.

7 3. What does it mean to be open-minded? a) Refuting new information without examining its validity b) Being unreceptive to new information c) Willingness to accept new information even when an opinion has been formed d) An unwilling to accept new evidence that opposes opinions Educators consider one of the main criteria to learning is being open-minded. An open-minded person is receptive to new information and does not allow preconceptions to inhibit their ability to receive new input. 4. Which scholar/philosopher encouraged open-mindedness and questioned traditional rhetoric 2400 years ago? a) Pliny the Elder b) Descartes c) Emerson d) Socrates Socrates lived about 2400 years and was a great philosopher. He challenged the rhetoric of his time, especially confusing and barren language.

8 5. In what learning domain does analysis fall in? a) Psychomotor b) Logic c) Cognitive d) Affective Learning occurs in three domains: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Analysis is within the Cognitive domain. 6. Which of the following is not one of the three factors to consider when analyzing new information? a) Argument b) Evidence c) Environment d) Language When listening to new information, Socratic process considers the argument, evidence, and language. The environment is not one of the three factors.

9 7. What is logic? a) Rules b) Conclusions c) Premises d) A branch of philosophy Logic involves rules, premises, and conclusions. However, it is not these things. It is the branch of philosophy that states the rules for reaching valid conclusions. 8. What is a premise? a) A statement of fact or value b) Rule c) Conclusion d) Bias Premises are facts. They are statements that allow a logical conclusion to be inferred.

10 9. What had the physicists been researching for years? a) Matter only b) Motion only c) Matter and motion d) None of the above The case study clearly states this fact. 10.The s ie tists a e to the o lusio that: No a tivity happe s y ha e. a) Mental b) Physical c) Spiritual d) Psychological After years of resear h, the s ie tists o luded: No physi al a tivity happens by chance. All chance occurrences are random events. No ra do eve ts are physi al a tivities.