Objective   3.1  Analyze the validity, credibility, and reli

Objective   3.1  Analyze the validity, credibility, and reliability of data.     Reading Read Ch. 4 of Critical Thinking.     Reading Read Ch. 5 of Critical Thinking.     Reading Read Ch. 6 of Critical Thinking.     Reading Read Ch. 7 of Critical Thinking.     Participation Participate in class discussion.   40 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Debate Paper Preparation Select a topic to be used for a debate. The topic should be controversial and phrased to allow a yes or no answer. Examples include “Should guns be outlawed?” or “Should the U.S. military leave Afghanistan?”   Submit your topic to your facilitator for approval in Week Three.   Read the Debate Paper assignment requirements located in Week Nine.     CheckPoint Validity, Credibility, and Reliability Write a 350-word response answering the following question:   ·         What are some reasons you might consider data or information to lack validity, credibility, or reliability? Explain your answer by using examples.   Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.             100 words each DQ 1. Chapters 5 & 6 of Critical Thinking cover fallacies and rhetoric. According to the text, what are two examples of persuasion that are not valid arguments? Why are these invalid arguments?      DQ 2. What are some methods you might use to determine the reliability of data you gather? Why is it important to analyze your data to determine if it is reliable?