Evaluate the Argument (Executive Assessment – Critical Reasoning Tactics – Common Question Tasks)

Master Evaluate the Argument questions for the Executive Assessment (EA) verbal section. In this lesson you’ll learn the two EA “evaluate” tasks: (1) find helpful/useful info to test an argument’s validity and (2) evaluate the method of argument, using the premise–assumption–conclusion framework (argumentation equation), prediction tips, and fast elimination tactics. Includes worked examples and scratch-pad notes you can copy. AnalystPrep Executive Assessment® Course can be found at https://analystprep.com/shop/executiv... AnalystPrep GMAT® Course can be found at https://analystprep.com/shop/gmat-lea... Question Logistics Assume 3-5 Critical Reasonings in 14 Question Verbal Section Assume 1-3 Critical Reasonings in Each Seven Question Half Single Paragraph Pertaining to a Unique Question Task Strategic Best Practices Assume 2min30 per Question Average Maximum 3min00 for Any Question Note Task of Question Before Engaging Prompt Consider Skipping Critical Reasonings on First Pass Through a Half to Ensure You See All Questions Take Targeted Notes to Force Engagement and Proactively Address Specific Question Task Primary Question Format to Guess and Skip in Second Half if less than 15min00 Remaining After Question 7 Recognizing Evaluate an Argument Tasks Two Methods of Evaluating an Argument Find New Information to Evaluate Validity | “Helpful” “Useful” Evaluate Method of Argument | “Point” “Proceeds” “Purpose” Strategic Implications Carefully Consider Question Phrasing to Properly Identify Task Specifically Identify Conclusion(s) of Argument(s) If Seeking Additional Info, Identify the Type of Argument to Broadly Predict Relevant Evidence If Evaluating Method of Argument, Carefully Track Facts & Opinions Beware of Introducing Variables Not Directly Related to Conclusion Eliminate More Quickly as Choices Closely Match Prediction Evaluating Validity of an Argument Requires Locating Additional Information to Help Evaluate Whether Implicit Assumptions Linking Premises to Conclusion are Likely or Not Likely to be True Arguments Can be Categorized in Multiple Ways but Focusing Closely on Specifics of the Premise(s) Helps to Broadly Predict the Type of Evidence - Needed to Evaluate Conclusion Evaluate an Argument Task Checklist Step 1 Note an Identify an Evaluate Task by Recognizing Key Indicator Terms and Determine the Specific Type of Evaluation Required Step 2 Read Prompt as Written to Determine Common Type of Argument or Note Premise(s) and Conclusion(s) in Argument Diagram Step 3 If Common Argument Identified – More Specifically Predict What Relevant Useful Evidence Might Be If No Common Argument Identified – Use Generic Prediction “Find Info to Help Determine if Reasonable to Conclude that...” Step 4 Eliminate Choices Against Additional Info Prediction or Argument Diagram Using Common Wrong Answer Reasons #ExecutiveAssessment #CriticalReasoning #EvaluateTheArgument #EAverbal #TestPrep #AnalystPrep #Logic #ExamStrategy