Homework: CRITICAL THINKING
Part A
I. Name the four types of categorical claims and draw Venn diagrams for each.
II. Draw the Venn diagram for the three categorical operations and a Venn diagram for a current event in the past month.
III. Generate the square of opposition. Explain all parts of it in detail and how each would relate to a current event.
IV. Select a recent news event and create four Categorical Syllogisms
Part B
I. Describe the 18 Elementary Valid Argument Pattern rules.
II. How does Principle of Total Evidence work in inductive reasoning? Use an example from current events.
III. What are the differences between statistical syllogisms, inductive generalizing from samples, arguments from analogy and reasoning from the general to the general? Explain in your own words when each is appropriate.
Part C
I. What is the difference between Physical Causal Explanations and Behavioral Casual Explanations, and how do they tie into critical thinking?
II. Name the types of explanations and how they are evaluated. Use examples from your life to support your answer.
III. What is an Inference to the Best Explanation and how does it relate to forming a hypothesis?
IV. What are the definitions of aesthetic value and judgment? Use examples from your life to support your definition.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.