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An argument consists of a conclusion and the_______ supporting it.   Flag question: Question 2 Question 21 pts Reasons are ________ for why we should believe a conclusion.   Flag question: Question 3 Question 31 pts Ambiguity refers to the existence of _________possible meanings for a word or phrase.   Flag question: Question 4 Question 41 pts An assumption is an ____________belief that supports the reasoning.   Flag question: Question 5 Question 51 pts Values are unstated __________ that people see as worthwhile.   Flag question: Question 6 Question 61 pts A __________________ is an implicit preference for one value over another.   Flag question: Question 7 Question 71 pts Prescriptive issues are beliefs about how the world _____________.   Flag question: Question 8 Question 81 pts A fallacy is a reasoning ____________ .   Flag question: Question 9 Question 91 pts ______________ is explicit information used to justify a factual claim.   Flag question: Question 10 Question 101 pts A rival cause is a _____________, different from the author s   Flag question: Question 11 Question 111 pts The greater the quality and quantity of evidence supporting a claim, the more we call the claim a ______.   Flag question: Question 12 Question 121 pts Without ___________ a claim is a mere assertion.   Flag question: Question 13 Question 131 pts A preponderance of evidence is necessary in elucidating the ________________.   Flag question: Question 14 Question 141 pts The hypothesis referring to no difference is called the _____________________.   Flag question: Question 15 Question 151 pts The most highly regarded method of scientific inquiry is the _________________________________________________________________.   Flag question: Question 16 Question 161 pts To obtain a fair and unbiased sample, you must employ a process called____________________________________________________.   Flag question: Question 17 Question 171 pts A sample is considered unbiased if each member of the population has an ___________________________________________________________.   Flag question: Question 18 Question 181 pts An exit poll taken during an election is considered a ________________________________________________________.   Flag question: Question 19 Question 191 pts In research, detecting an effect when none exists is called a _________________________________________________________   Flag question: Question 20 Question 201 pts The 95% confidence interval is ____________standard deviations from the mean.   Flag question: Question 21 Question 211 pts The range in statistics is defined as: ____________________________ __________________________________________________________.   Flag question: Question 22 Question 221 pts Weak sense critical thinking is used to evaluate all claims and beliefs, especially your own. ________ _ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 23 Question 231 pts When an author is trying to persuade you of something, they will often omit information. _______ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 24 Question 241 pts A conclusion is the message the writer wants you to accept _ ____. Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 25 Question 251 pts Strong evidence for a claim is made when we Appeal to Authority. ______ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 26 Question 261 pts Published research can always be considered dependable and accurate evidence for a claim. _____ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 27 Question 271 pts Searching for Rival Causes is not necessary when you already agree with the author s position. _______ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 28 Question 281 pts Understanding the variability of a measurement is not essential to evaluating statistical data. _______ Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 29 Question 291 pts The larger the sample size, the more likely the chance of making a probability error. ______. Group of answer choices True False   Flag question: Question 30 Question 301 pts A descriptive assumption is an unstated belief about how the world _______________________________________________________.