Decide if you think the statement is reasonable and accurate in all cases. Provide an explanation. (a) "The drug test showed the presence of illicit drugs in the employee's blood stream, so she must be (b) "Lebron had a higher shooting average than Steph in both halves of the last game so Lebron played than Steph."

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Decide if you think the statement is reasonable and accurate in all cases. Provide an explanation. 

### Critical Thinking Exercise

#### Instructions:
Decide if you think the statement is reasonable and accurate in all cases. Provide an explanation.

#### Exercise:

1. **Statement Evaluation**

   (a) *“The drug test showed the presence of illicit drugs in the employee's blood stream, so she must be using drugs.”*

   (b) *“Lebron had a higher shooting average than Steph in both halves of the last game so Lebron played better that night than Steph.”*

#### Analysis Guidelines:
- Consider the logical consistency and potential biases in each statement.
- Identify any assumptions that are being made.
- Evaluate the certainty of the conclusions based on the given evidence.
- Think about possible alternative explanations or additional information that could affect the outcome.

**Note:** This exercise aims to enhance your critical thinking and reasoning skills. It encourages you to scrutinize statements carefully and consider all possible angles before arriving at a conclusion.
Transcribed Image Text:### Critical Thinking Exercise #### Instructions: Decide if you think the statement is reasonable and accurate in all cases. Provide an explanation. #### Exercise: 1. **Statement Evaluation** (a) *“The drug test showed the presence of illicit drugs in the employee's blood stream, so she must be using drugs.”* (b) *“Lebron had a higher shooting average than Steph in both halves of the last game so Lebron played better that night than Steph.”* #### Analysis Guidelines: - Consider the logical consistency and potential biases in each statement. - Identify any assumptions that are being made. - Evaluate the certainty of the conclusions based on the given evidence. - Think about possible alternative explanations or additional information that could affect the outcome. **Note:** This exercise aims to enhance your critical thinking and reasoning skills. It encourages you to scrutinize statements carefully and consider all possible angles before arriving at a conclusion.
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