WGU D265 Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence Exam
Questions and Answers (Latest Update 2023)
- A study by a nonpartisan polling firm showing strong support for a new tax
levy -
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- A study by a group representing organic farmers
examining the health benefits of eating organic foods
Which questions can best help readers avoid being misled by fake news?
Choose 2 answers.
- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-checkers?
- Does the story support your political views?
- Has the subject of a negative story dismissed it as fake news?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story? -
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- Has the story been vetted by independent fact-
checkers?
- Are multiple news outlets independently reporting the same story?
Which of the following are reasons for applying the principle of charity?
Choose 2 answers.
- It makes debates easier to win.
