Exciting Quiz on Logical Reasoning!

Question 1:

Is first-hand personal experience enough to base a statement of fact on?

A. True

B. False

Question 2:

Why is the Toulmin Method so successful?

A. Because it is used so often

B. Because it takes account of an opposing argument and refutes it

C. Because it involves supporting data and a warrant

D. It is often unsuccessful

Question 3:

Is it possible to think of inductive reason and deductive reason as opposites?

A. True

B. False

Question 4:

Why is the following statement likely to be true: If (a) I have had three Beko washing machines which have all broken down within three years, and (b) my friend’s Beko washing machine also broke down within three years, and (c) I read in a magazine about many people’s Beko washing machines breaking down within three years, then (d) Beko washing machines are unreliable.

A. Because so many of the speaker's Beko machines have broken down

B. Because four machines the speaker knows about have broken down

C. Because a magazine article has confirmed that this is a common occurrence

D. Because Beko machines are known to be unreliable

Answer:

1. B. False

2. C. Because it involves supporting data and a warrant

3. B. False

4. C. Because a magazine article has confirmed that this is a common occurrence

Explanation:

1. Personal experience alone may not be representative or reliable.

2. The Toulmin Method includes supporting data, a warrant, and refuting opposing arguments to strengthen reasoning.

3. Inductive and deductive reasoning can complement each other in forming a balanced argument.

4. The statement provides supporting evidence from personal experiences, a friend, and outside sources to draw a conclusion about Beko machines.