Discussion Post
Part I
i. Use the Internet or Strayer Library to research for an example of an enthymeme in the media. You may find an op-ed, political piece, advertising, et cetera.
ii. Identify the implied premise in the enthymeme.
Part II
i. Find an online article (news, magazine, journal, etc.) of interest that uses statistics to make its conclusion.
ii. Share a link in this thread, and answer these questions about that article:
• What is the premise and conclusion of the argument based on statistics?
Part III
The video clip, "The Baloney Detection Kit," in the webtext this week discusses the ways an effective critical thinker assesses claims made by others. Please respond to the following:
i. Examine some key reasons why people might seem attracted to pseudoscientific claims.
ii. Describe at least two such claims that you have heard people make and analyze the main reasons why such claims do or do not meet rigorous scientific methodology standards.
iii. Determine at least two ways in which the material discussed this part has changed your own thinking.
The response should include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.