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1
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "Your kids will grow faster with two ginseng supplements a day."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
2
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "Vomiting is your body's way of getting rid of something harmful."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
3
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "You actually walk better in shoes that fit a little too tightly."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
4
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "When a restaurant paints its walls red, customers eat faster."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
5
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "If your gas gauge says 'E,' you have two gallons left in the tank."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
6
Does the following claim have any initial plausibility; and if not, what is the conflict? "Cold weather alone does not make someone catch cold."
A)some initial plausibility; conforms to our observations and/or background information
B)no initial plausibility; conflicts with observation
C)no initial plausibility; conflicts with background information
D)no initial plausibility; conflicts with both observation and background information
7
Which of the following criteria is not relevant when determining a person's expertise in a given area?
A)their education
B)their accomplishments
C)their reputation
D)their experience
E)their position
F)their gender
8
A claim's "initial plausibility" is assessed by which of the following?
A)by assessing how well the claim fits with one's background information
B)by assessing our 'gut reaction' to the claim
C)by assessing the credibility of the person making the claim
D)by assessing the first one or two arguments that are presented for the claim





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