Logical Reasoning
Logical reasoning, also known
as critical thinking or analytic reasoning, involves one's ability to isolate
and identify the various components of any given argument. A person with a
higher logical reasoning ability is better equipped to work in positions that
require quick decision making. So, it is not a surprise that the logical
reasoning questions commonly appear in any placement tests, competitive exams
or entrance exams.
Each
Logical Reasoning question requires you to read and comprehend a short passage,
then answer one question (or, rarely, two questions) about it. The questions
are designed to assess a wide range of skills involved in thinking critically,
with an emphasis on skills that are central to legal reasoning.
These
skills include:
- Recognizing the parts of an argument and their
relationships
- Recognizing similarities and differences between
patterns of reasoning
- Drawing well-supported conclusions
- Reasoning by analogy
- Recognizing misunderstandings or points of
disagreement
- Determining how additional evidence affects an
argument
- Detecting assumptions made by particular arguments
- Identifying and applying principles or rules
- Identifying flaws in arguments
- Identifying explanations
The
questions do not presuppose specialized knowledge of logical terminology. For
example, you will not be expected to know the meaning of specialized terms such
as “ad hominem” or “syllogism.” On the other hand, you will be expected to
understand and critique the reasoning contained in arguments. This requires
that you possess a university-level understanding of widely used concepts such
as argument, premise, assumption, and conclusion.
Suggested Approach:
- Read each question carefully. Make sure that you
understand the meaning of each part of the question. Make sure that you
understand the meaning of each answer choice and the ways in which it may
or may not relate to the question posed.
- Do not pick a response simply because it is a true
statement. Although true, it may not answer the question posed.
- Answer each question on the basis of the information
that is given, even if you do not agree with it. Work within the context
provided by the passage.
Topics
Analogy
Classification
Coding-Decoding
Time
sequence, Number & Ranking test
Input
- Output
Decision
Making
Sitting
Arrangement
Non
verbal Reasoning
