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University of Utah: History of Psychology: More on Logic
Brief overview of the definitions of 'inductive' versus 'deductive' reasoning.
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Khan Academy: Sufficient Assumptions Learn More
Some questions in the Logical Reasoning section ask you to identify a sufficient assumption -- that is, an assumption that would guarantee that a conclusion follows logically from the given support. How do we recognize Sufficient...
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Khan Academy: The Logic of "If" vs. "Only If"
How are "If" and "Only if" different? Consider the following two statements: I wear a hat if it's sunny. I wear a hat only if it's sunny. These two statements sound so similar, but their meanings are different. The test will challenge...
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Khan Academy: Sufficient Assumptions Quick Guide
This question asks you to identify a sufficient assumption -- that is, an assumption that, if added to the argument, would make it logically valid. We're looking for something that would fix all of an argument's problems, bridging the...
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Csicop: Field Guide to Critical Thinking
This article, originally published in Skeptical Inquirer, outlines some of the key components of the scientific problem-solving process while addressing the many reasons for the popularity of paranormal beliefs in the U.S. (Published in...
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Responsible Thinking: Analyzing Arguments and Evidence
Contains many points to consider when analyzing someone's arguments and evidence, such as the hidden assumptions, cultural assumptions, and testability. Each is explained in a short paragraph with a link to additional discussions on...
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Khan Academy: A Brief Introduction to the Lsat
This article covers the basics of the LSAT. The better you know what to expect, the more comfortable you'll feel in your studies-and the more mental bandwidth you'll have to focus on building the skills you'll need to get a great score!
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Khan Academy: Introduction to Arguments
The Logical Reasoning section of the LSAT assesses your ability to analyze arguments. This article introduces you to the components of an argument and how to recognize them. If this is new to you, it's a good idea to spend quite a bit of...
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Crayons and Cuties in Kindergarten: Launching Persuasive Writing in Kindergarten
A kindergarten teacher shares how she introduced persuasive writing in her classroom. After a discussion about "problems" that need to be fixed in their school, the class decided they wanted to write the principal a persuasive letter...