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Which cognitive bias is best represented by the following tendency? When supplied with a random number and then asked to provide a number estimate in response to a question, people supply a number close to the random number they were initially given.  

Determine if the argument is deductive or inductive: Alligators are potentially vicious and disgusting beasts. Anything vicious and disgusting should be avoided at all costs. Therefore, alligators are something you should avoid.

Misinformation is typically shaped by people’s desire for clear stories about the world.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four moves for fact-checking?

Which cognitive bias is best represented by the following tendency? This form of bias may be more responsible for discrimination than hate because our emotions such as admiration, sympathy, and trust are often reserved for those most similar to us.

What would be the conclusion of a valid argument that has the premises, “All monkeys like bananas. No banana lover eats turnips?”

Which fallacy best fits the following passage?People have been searching for direct signs of God for many years. No such signs have been found. It’s safe to conclude that there is no God.

Describe what it means to clarify an argument and why it is often necessary to clarify an argument. Then, describe how to clarify someone’s argument responsibly and logically.

Describe how to conduct critical research online using the tools you learned in this class. Detail how you try to minimize common cognitive biases and navigate the limitations of search engines to find trustworthy sources. Be as specific as possible. Cite specific information from the course readings, videos, and lectures.

Identify the conclusion to the following argument: According to the most recent Nielsen ratings the average Black household watches eleven hours of television each day—about two-thirds of their waking hours. In addition, they spend nearly five times the proportion of their population at movie theaters. Distinctions no longer exist between movies and news, television, and real life.