DIRECTIONS: In making decisions about important questions, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between ‘strong’ arguments and ‘weak’ arguments. ‘Strong’ arguments are those, which are both important and directly related to the question. ‘Weak’ arguments are those, which are of minor importance and also may not be directly related to the question or may be related to a trivial aspect of the question. The question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments a ‘strong’ argument is and which a ‘weak’ argument is.

Statement: Practical knowledge is better than theoretical knowledge?

Arguments:

I. Yes. Practical knowledge is the one that helps people to do their job and to make a living.

II. No. Theoretical knowledge is the base for practical knowledge and it helps people come up with answers to difficult questions.