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Critical Reasoning

Learning Activity: Inductive Reasoning and Causal Evaluation Directions:
Type the letter answer into Canvas. You may also include the whole line. The letter comes before the line or sentence

Passage 1:
[A] Only three students in the science club attended the weekend workshop. So, it must be that the whole school skipped the event.
[B] Only three students in the science club attended the weekend workshop. So, participation may have been limited for scheduling reasons.
Question 1: Which is the better generalization?
a A
b. B
Passage 2:
Several neighbors planted vegetable gardens this spring. So, gardening appears to be gaining popularity in the neighborhood.
Several neighbors planted vegetable gardens this spring. So, everyone in the city must be growing food at home.
Question 2: Which is the better generalization? Get dependable, budget-friendly assignment help-starting today!
a. A
b. B

Passage 3:
A few musicians at the community center performed at a charity event. So, the center likely supports local volunteer efforts.
A few musicians at the community center performed at a charity event. So, all performers in the region must regularly volunteer.
Question 3: Which is the better generalization?
a. A
b. B

Passage 4:
Many of the books featured in the school library's display are graphic novels. So, the library may be trying to appeal to visual readers.
Many of the books featured in the school library's display are graphic novels. So, graphic novels must make up nearly all literature today.
Question 4: Which is the better generalization?
a. A
b. B

Passage 5:
A handful of local restaurants have added plant-based options. So, there might be rising interest in alternative diets.
A handful of local restaurants have added plant-based options. So, the entire restaurant industry must be eliminating traditional menus.
Question 5: Which is the better generalization?
a. A
b. B

Passage 1: Streaming
Experts suggest that the rise in streaming is largely due to convenience, on-demand access, and the availability of diverse content. [B] A recent report shows that the average number of hours people spend watching streaming video per week has increased by 30% over the past three years, particularly among adults aged 18-29. [C] As a result, many streaming platforms have invested heavily in original programming to attract and retain viewers. [D] Further studies are necessary to determine which factors most strongly influence the growth in streaming viewership. [E] After all, another possible explanation is that people are watching more streaming content because traditional cable packages have become more expensive.

Question 6: Which line presents an inductive generalization?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
Question 7: Which line describes the majority view of the cause of the inductive generalization?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 8: Which line describes an action based on the generalization?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 9: Which line calls for further research before drawing firm conclusions?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 10: Which line introduces an alternative explanation that challenges the cause of the generalization?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Passage 3: Park Usage
[A] In the past ten years, several cities have reported an increase in community garden participation and park usage. [B] City councils in several metropolitan areas have begun funding new parks and community gardens to promote wellness. [C] This follows from some urban planners who argue that the

expansion of green spaces has directly improved residents' mental health and social engagement. [D] However, others suggest that economic growth and rising neighborhood incomes might also contribute to higher park usage.
[E] Public health researchers emphasize that long-term studies are needed to determine the main drivers behind these trends.
Question 11: Which line describes an observation?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 12: Which line contains the causal conclusion?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 13: Which line introduces an alternative explanation?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 14: Which line describes an action based on the original explanation?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 15: Which line calls for further research before drawing firm conclusions?

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Passage 4: Writing and Building
Writing an essay is like constructing a building. [B] Missing steps in outlining or planning-like skipping foundational work in construction-can result in a weak or unstable structure. [C] Whereas builders rely on concrete and beams, writers rely on research and careful argumentation. [D] Just as neglecting a foundation can make a building collapse, skipping research can make an essay fall apart. [E] This comparison encourages students to recognize that careful planning and consistent effort create stronger results.
Question 16: Which line contains the primary analogy?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
Question 17: Which line describes a shared characteristic of the two items in the analogy?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 18: Which line explores shared consequences?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E
Question 19: What weakens the analogy in this passage?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E

Question 20: Which line provides a motivational takeaway from the analogy?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
e. E