Logical Reasoning Flashcards
What is the first step in logical reasoning?
Determine if the stimulus is a argument or a fact set.
What is the second step in logical reasoning?
If it’s an argument identify the conclusion. If it’s a fact set examine each fact.
What are the phrases that can be used for two opposing views in a very short paragraph?
Some people claim... Many people believe.... Some argue that... Some people argue that... Some critics claim... Some critics maintain... Some scientists believe... Although some people claim... It has been claimed that... Cigarette companies claim that...
What is the format of a alternative viewpoints for single speaker stimulus?
A number (some, many, etc) of people (critics, students, teachers, legislators, vegetarians, psychologists, etc) believe (claim, propose, argue, etc) that…
What is the primary focus of logical reasoning?
Whether the conclusion follows logically from a set of given premises.
What is the first step in logical reasoning?
If stimulus is an argument, determine whether the argument is strong or weak.
What is the fourth step in logical reasoning?
Read closely and know precisely what the author said. Do not generalize!
Comprehend the exact words used by the author
What is the five step in logical reasoning?
Carefully read and identify the question stem. Do not assume that certain words are automatically associated with certain question types.
What is the sixth step in logical reasoning?
Prephrase: after reading the question stem, take a moment to mentally formulate your answer to the question stem.
What is the seventh step in logical reasoning?
Always read each of the five answer choices.
What is the eighth step in logical reasoning?
Separate the answer choices into contenders and losers. After completing this process, review the contenders and decide which answer is the correct one
What is the ninth step in logical reasoning?
If all five answer choices appear to be losers, return to the stimulus and re-evaluate the argument.
