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Question 1
Read the argument below: 'All empirical research studies require Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval prior to data collection. Student A's project involves interviewing high school students regarding study habits. Therefore, Student A must obtain HREC approval before conducting interviews.' Which component of the argument is represented by the statement: 'Student A must obtain HREC approval before conducting interviews'?
Correct Answer:
The primary conclusion
Question 2
A researcher argues: 'Implementing an online homework submission portal will increase student academic performance because digital platforms allow students to access materials at any time.' Which unstated assumption underpins this argument?
Correct Answer:
Increased access to learning materials directly translates into higher academic performance.
Question 3
During a research seminar, a critic rejects a scientist's findings on renewable energy by saying: 'We shouldn't trust Dr. Smith's data on solar efficiency because she previously worked for an environmental advocacy group.' Which logical fallacy does this critique commit?
Correct Answer:
Ad hominem
Question 4
Researcher A suggests: 'We should include qualitative interview data alongside survey responses to better understand student anxiety.' Researcher B responds: 'Researcher A wants to abandon all statistical rigor and rely entirely on subjective opinions.' Which fallacy is present in Researcher B's response?
Correct Answer:
Strawman fallacy
Question 5
Which of the following best characterizes the fundamental difference between deductive and inductive reasoning?
Correct Answer:
Deductive conclusions guarantee certainty if the premises are true, whereas inductive conclusions state probabilities based on observations.
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