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Multi-Criteria Strength Analysis - Absolute-Beginner Level: core concept mastery Multi-Criteria Strength Analysis ABSOLUTE BEGINNER

This skill primer 🌟 worksheet focuses on Multi-Criteria Strength Analysis - a key topic in Strong Weak Arguments. You'll solve 20 absolute-beginner-level problems (Worksheet 1 of 10). The primary focus is on core concept mastery. Master multi-criteria strength analysis problems, multi-criteria strength analysis reasoning questions, and multi-criteria strength analysis practice through systematic practice.

📝 Worksheet 1 of 10 • 20 questions • ⏱️ Estimated time: 20 minutes • 🎯 Absolute Beginner level

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Question 1

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: We cannot afford UBI without massive tax increases Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Moderate, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Moderate. Overall: Moderate to Strong

Question 2

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: We cannot afford UBI without massive tax increases What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Doesn't account for economic stimulus effects. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 3

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Shorter work weeks sound nice and would make everyone happier Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Weak, Relevance: Moderate, Comprehensiveness: Weak. Overall: Weak

Question 4

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: We cannot afford UBI without massive tax increases What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Doesn't account for economic stimulus effects. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 5

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Pilot studies in Finland and Kenya show UBI reduces poverty and improves mental health without reducing employment What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Long-term economic effects unknown. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 6

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Shorter work weeks sound nice and would make everyone happier Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Weak, Relevance: Moderate, Comprehensiveness: Weak. Overall: Weak

Question 7

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Shorter work weeks sound nice and would make everyone happier What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: No evidence, purely emotional. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 8

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Pilot studies in Finland and Kenya show UBI reduces poverty and improves mental health without reducing employment What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Long-term economic effects unknown. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 9

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Reducing work hours could harm economic competitiveness against countries with longer work weeks Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Moderate, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Moderate. Overall: Moderate to Strong

Question 10

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Pilot studies in Finland and Kenya show UBI reduces poverty and improves mental health without reducing employment Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Strong, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Strong. Overall: Strong

Question 11

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Pilot studies in Finland and Kenya show UBI reduces poverty and improves mental health without reducing employment What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Long-term economic effects unknown. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 12

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Reducing work hours could harm economic competitiveness against countries with longer work weeks Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Moderate, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Moderate. Overall: Moderate to Strong

Question 13

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: We cannot afford UBI without massive tax increases Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Moderate, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Moderate. Overall: Moderate to Strong

Question 14

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: We cannot afford UBI without massive tax increases Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Moderate, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Moderate. Overall: Moderate to Strong

Question 15

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: People have worked 5 days a week for decades, so we shouldn't change it What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Appeal to tradition fallacy. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 16

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Free money will make people lazy and stop working What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Contradicted by pilot study evidence. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 17

Proposal: Universal basic income of $1000/month for all citizens Argument: Pilot studies in Finland and Kenya show UBI reduces poverty and improves mental health without reducing employment Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Strong, Relevance: Strong, Comprehensiveness: Strong. Overall: Strong

Question 18

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: People have worked 5 days a week for decades, so we shouldn't change it What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Appeal to tradition fallacy. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 19

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: Reducing work hours could harm economic competitiveness against countries with longer work weeks What is the MOST significant weakness or missing element in this argument?
Key weakness: Assumes all countries compete on hours worked. This limits the argument's strength despite other merits.

Question 20

Proposal: Implementing a four-day work week nationwide Argument: People have worked 5 days a week for decades, so we shouldn't change it Evaluate this argument across multiple criteria (evidence quality, relevance, comprehensiveness):
Evidence: Weak, Relevance: Weak, Comprehensiveness: Weak. Overall: Weak
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