What This Document Is
This document is an exam from Drexel University’s Critical Reasoning (PHIL 105) course, from the 2017-18 academic year. It’s designed to assess student understanding of key concepts covered in the course, specifically focusing on logical fallacies, information filtering, and statistical reasoning. The exam consists of short-answer review questions.
Why This Document Matters
This exam is valuable for students currently enrolled in or preparing for Drexel’s PHIL 105 course. It serves as a practice tool to gauge preparedness and identify areas needing further review. It’s particularly useful for understanding the types of questions and the expected depth of answers on course assessments. Students who have completed the course may also find it helpful as a refresher on core critical reasoning principles.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a past exam and may not perfectly reflect the content or format of current assessments. It provides questions *and* answers, which, while helpful for self-assessment, shouldn’t be relied upon as a substitute for understanding the underlying concepts. It does not offer detailed explanations of *why* answers are correct or incorrect beyond what is provided in the student responses.
What This Document Provides
The full exam includes four review questions covering:
* Definitions of fallacies, distinguishing between deductive and inductive fallacies.
* The concept of “filters” in information and how to critically approach media.
* Explanations of statistical reasoning, including the terms “target” and “sample.”
* Further questions on argumentation (not fully shown in this preview).
This preview only provides the questions and the student-provided answers to the first three questions. It does *not* include the fourth question or any instructor feedback.
