General Critical Reasoning Cards

Question 1

What is inference?

Answer 1

Inference is a conclusion based on facts and logical reasoning.

Fact 1: All cats like milk

Fact 2: Smoochy is a cat.

So the inference here is that Smoochy likes milk

Question 2

From evidence to conclusion: what are the two core ways?

Answer 2

Evidence + assumptions → conclusion

If there is enough info for logical reasoning:

Evidence → Inference

Question 3

Which of the following, if true, does NOT strengthen the argument…

Answer 3

Question 4

Which of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

Answer 4

A - if there are more people, we could use the spare capital, therefore its an assumption the argument depends on.

Question 5

The total national expense on higher education…

What do you need to remember with this question?

Answer 5

You need to remember that you need to answer the question based on what they are looking. In this case, which one makes the least logical sense when it comes to explaining the Board of Educations incorrect assessments.

Such a statement can be the least relevant or completely irrelevant.

Question 6

Many hospitals try and…

Answer 6