Individuals Who Think Critically Do Not Rely on Anecdotal Evidence

question 188

Multiple Choice

Individuals who think critically do not rely on anecdotal evidence because this type of evidence

• A) is too general and can be applied to too many unrelated situations.
• B) is based on inferential statistical analysis, which is generally unreliable.
• C) can be distorted by reporting biases.
• D) involves only negative instances, and cannot be used to make an unbiased decision.

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Definitions:

Situational Ethics

A philosophy that ethical decisions should be made based on the context of a particular situation rather than by following absolute moral rules.

Deontology

A branch of ethics that focuses on the morality of actions based on adherence to defined rules or duties, regardless of the outcomes.

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person is forced to choose between two morally correct but contradictory actions, with no clear solution.

Act Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory that posits the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to overall happiness, with each situation judged individually.