A skeptic demands undoubtable evidence before accepting any knowledge claim as true
indicate whethet this statement is true or false
ANS: F
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A. lexical definition B. precising definition C. persuasive definition D. stipulative definition
Why did the Jesuits succeed in introducing Christianity to China?
a. They stated that Christianity was the only religion. b. They noted that Japan had converted to Christianity. c. They combined it with the study of Chinese classics. d. They operated as "hidden Christians."
Throughout this test, write your answer on the form provided. Erasure marks may cause the grading machine to mark your answer wrong. INSTRUCTIONS: The following selections relate to distinguishing arguments from nonarguments and identifying conclusions. Select the best answer for each. Photographs taken from space show that Earth is striking in its beauty. Blue oceans cover nearly three-fourths
of the surface, broken by the continental land masses and scattered islands. The polar caps are white with snow and ice, and white clouds are scattered above the surface. At night, the glow of artificial lights clearly reveals the presence of an intelligent civilization. Jeffrey Bennett, et al., The Cosmic Perspective, 3rd edition A) Argument; conclusion: The polar caps ... above the surface. B) Nonargument. C) Argument; conclusion: Blue oceans ... scattered islands. D) Argument; conclusion: At night, the glow ... an intelligent civilization. E) Argument; conclusion: Photographs taken from space ... striking in its beauty.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following problems relate to identifying and evaluating inductive and deductive arguments. Select the best answer for each. The bumper sticker on that car says "Don't Waste Your Vote. Vote Libertarian." Therefore, it's clear that you should vote for Libertarian candidates in the next election
A) Deductive, valid. B) Deductive, invalid. C) Inductive, weak. D) Inductive, cogent. E) Inductive, strong.