Subjective Versus Non-subjective Claims

1. Are chocolate chip cookies yummy?

Subjective (matter of preference or taste)

True

Objective (fact-based)

False

The question deals with personal preference or taste, making it subjective rather than objective. Some may find chocolate chip cookies yummy while others may not, hence it cannot be proven as a fact. Therefore, the correct answer is subjective (matter of preference or taste).

Explanation

The question deals with personal preference or taste, making it subjective rather than objective. Some may find chocolate chip cookies yummy while others may not, hence it cannot be proven as a fact. Therefore, the correct answer is subjective (matter of preference or taste).

2. More than one third of Americans think that Kim Kardashian has a terrible singing voice.

Partially subjective (since the claim involves a percentage, it has some objectivity)

Not subjective (this is an objective claim, since it is about a statistic...the percentage of Americans that think something is true).

Objective (since it involves a statistic, it can be considered as factual)

Subjective (this claim is based on personal opinions and cannot be proven)

The question provided is about a statistic relating to the opinions of Americans on Kim Kardashian's singing voice, making it an objective claim that can be verified through data.

Explanation

The question provided is about a statistic relating to the opinions of Americans on Kim Kardashian's singing voice, making it an objective claim that can be verified through data.

3. Was President Obama born in the United States?

Not subjective (either he was born in the U.S., or he was not... this is an objective claim).

No, he was born in Russia.

Yes, he was born in Kenya.

Maybe, there is no definitive evidence of his birthplace.

The question of President Obama's birthplace is a factual matter that can be objectively verified. In this case, it has been confirmed that he was indeed born in the United States, making the correct answer that it is not a subjective claim.

Explanation

The question of President Obama's birthplace is a factual matter that can be objectively verified. In this case, it has been confirmed that he was indeed born in the United States, making the correct answer that it is not a subjective claim.

4. Is your dog cute?

Binary (Yes or No, there is no middle ground).

Subjective ("Cuteness" is a matter of preference/taste).

Emotional (Cute is a feeling, not a fact).

Objective (Cuteness can be objectively measured).

The question is asking for a subjective opinion on the cuteness of the dog, which differs based on individual preferences and tastes. Therefore, the correct answer is subjective.

Explanation

The question is asking for a subjective opinion on the cuteness of the dog, which differs based on individual preferences and tastes. Therefore, the correct answer is subjective.

5. Did Bob say your dog is ugly?

It is impossible to determine if Bob actually said this.

Subjective (opinion varies from person to person).

Not subjective (either Bob said this, or he did not...it is an objective claim).

Bob might have said this but it is not confirmed.

6. Is it immoral to tell a lie?

It is subjective and varies from person to person.

Not subjective (remember, MORAL claims are not considered subjective, since they do not meet all the criteria of subjectivity...they are not simple matters of preference or taste.)

It depends on the situation.

There is no clear answer to this question.

Moral claims are often seen as universal and not subjective as they are not simply matters of preference or taste. The immorality of telling a lie is generally considered a universal principle in various ethical frameworks.

Explanation

Moral claims are often seen as universal and not subjective as they are not simply matters of preference or taste. The immorality of telling a lie is generally considered a universal principle in various ethical frameworks.

7. Was the movie 'Event Horizon' scary?

False (the movie was not intended to be scary).

Subjective (it is a matter of personal opinion whether a movie is scary).

Unknown (there is not enough information to determine if 'Event Horizon' was scary).

True (it was objectively scary based on established criteria).

The perception of whether a movie is scary is subjective and varies from person to person, thus making it a matter of personal opinion.

Explanation

The perception of whether a movie is scary is subjective and varies from person to person, thus making it a matter of personal opinion.

8. Did the movie 'Event Horizon' scare Molly?

Cannot be determined (Molly's fear response to the movie is unknown).

Subjective (the fear experienced by Molly is based on her personal feelings and perceptions).

Depends on individual preferences (not everyone may find 'Event Horizon' scary).

Not subjective (either it scared her or it did not...this is an objective claim which has a truth value).

The question is assessing a specific event, whether or not the movie 'Event Horizon' scared Molly, which can be objectively determined as a true or false statement.

Explanation

The question is assessing a specific event, whether or not the movie 'Event Horizon' scared Molly, which can be objectively determined as a true or false statement.