06 Critical Reasoning

Question 1

Types of CR probs?

Answer 1

1. Structural
2. Assumption
3. Evidence

Question 2

Types of structure CR questions?

Answer 2

1. Describe the role
2. Describe the argument

Asked to determine something based on the building blocks of the argument.

Question 3

Types of assumption questions?

Answer 3

1. Find the assumption
2. Strengthen the arg
3. Weaken the arg
4. Evaluate the arg
5. Find the flaw

Question 4

Types of evidence questions?

Answer 4

1. Inference

2. Explain a discrepancy

Question 5

Steps for CR probs?

Answer 5

1. ID the question
2. Deconstruct the argument
3. State the goal
4. Work from wrong to right