Unit VII assessment

Question 1 1. Match the three types of fallacies Chaffee discusses in this chapter with their definitions. fallacies of relevance fallacies of false generalizat ion causal fallacies A . Arguments supported by factors that have nothing to do with the argument. B . Concluding an event is the result of another event. C . Offering a possible explanation that needs further investigation. D . Forming a broad conclusion from a small sample. 30 points Question 2 1. Match the three types of fallacies Chaffee discusses in this chapter with their examples. Fallacies of False Generalizatio n Causal Fallacies Fallacies of Relevance A . "It’s OK for me to take this printer cartridge from the office for my home printer. They don’t pay me enough anyway." B . "Break a mirror and get 7 years of bad luck." C . "My neighbor’s teenage son just got arrested for shoplifting. Teenage boys are all just hoodlums." 30 points Question 3 1. If you are using the Scientific Method (or some other type of causal reasoning), what do you do when your evidence does not support your hypothesis? Change your hypothesis to match the results. Keep looking for more evidence until you find something that will support your hypothesis. Begin the entire process again by identifying and testing a new hypothesis. Ask others to help you find better evidence. 4 points Question 4 1. Where does Chaffee’s “Critical Thinkers Guide to Reasoning” start the process? A. D. B. C. B. A.