Paper I · 16 Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability & Data Interpretation · 16.12 Syllogism and verbal reasoning

16.12.4 Statement and conclusion, inference and course of action

A conclusion must follow from the statement alone, with no outside facts; a course of action must be practical, follow from the problem and reduce it.

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Key terms

  • statement and conclusion
  • inference
  • course of action
  • definitely follows
  • overgeneralisation
  • only
  • rule and case
  • immediate action
  • follow-up action
  • extreme action
  • practical
  • conditional statement

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