Objective
Assess your understanding of how assumptions influence answers.
Directions
Find the possible underlying assumption(s) on EACH side of the following issues.
- Should race be considered as a factor in college admission?
Answer = Yes
Assumption =
Vs.
Answer =Â No
Assumption =
2. Should English be the one and only national language in the United States?
Answer = Yes
Assumption =
Vs.
Answer = No
Assumption =
3. Should Muslim women have to remove their burkas for drivers’ license pictures?
Answer = Yes
Assumption =
Vs.
Answer = No
Assumption =
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- Assumption Exercise. Authored by: Christine Tinnesz and James Jensen. Provided by: Buffalo State. Project: iSucceed. License: CC BY: Attribution