Critical Reasoning

Question 1

When should you “map” an argument in CR?

Answer 1

Whenever there is a mathematical or up vs. down argument!

(the argument will get easier with the map laid out)!

Question 2

What is true about inference questions in CR:

​1) Where must the answer lie?
2) What role does outside info play?

Answer 2

1) The evidence must be in the passage!
2) You CAN’T bring outside info into inference passages

(if an answer choice brings in outside info, it’s wrong!)

Question 3

If an argument is rooted in causation, what can you assume about the reverse of that causation?

IE…If an argument says that X causes Y to happen.

What is it innately saying about Y’s impact on X?

Answer 3

The argument is essentially claiming that it can’t be in reverse –> it’s only 1 way!

IE…If an argument says that X causes Y to happen.

It’s ruling out that Y causes X to happen