Chapter 7: Inference Flashcards
Define an inference.
An inference is a conclusion that can be drawn from a set of facts.
To find the correct answer to “inference” CR question types, what is the mindset we need to have?
A correct answer if fully supported by the facts displayed in the passage.
If an answer is only true some of the time, then it is incorrect.
What does the correct answer to a CR “inference” question type NEVER do?
Bring in new information not included in the passage.
What bias must we be wary of when answering CR “inference” question types?
Association bias.
seeking options that sound familiar or logical to us.
Never go with answers that sound right or match our personal opinion based on what is true in the real world.
What essential skill do we need to use in CR ‘inference” question types that we use in other CR questions?
Find the author’s MAIN conclusion.
There may be more than one conclusion.
What is the difference between an assumption and an inference?
An assumption is an unstated opinion / fact that connects the evidence and conclusion.
An inference is an unwritten conclusion that must be true if the facts provided are true.
What do CR “inference” type questions never have in the passage?
A conclusion.
How can we use the negation technique to find the right answer to CR “inference” questions?
Invert the answer choice.
If the statement when negated contradicts information in the passage then it must be true.
What are the most common incorrect answer choice traps when answering CR “inference” type questions?
- Could / likely to be true answer
- distorted evidence from stimulus
- Scale of the words is different (most vs all)
- Depends on extra information
- True in the real world but unsupported
What are the most common types of correct answers to CR “inference” type questions?
- Conclusion based on entirety of passage.
- Fully supported by small part of passage
- Supported by numerical information throughout the passage
- Supported by Maths in a small portion of the passage
