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by mattFbuelow
Sat Oct 01, 2016 3:14 pm
 
Forum: Section #3
Topic: Q9 - Lines can be parallel
Replies: 10
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Re: Q9 - Lines can be parallel

So basically answer C is NOT required by the argument because it is TOO strong- it goes further than is necessary to draw the conclusion, correct? Would this answer be a good example then of the 'goldilocks' answer I've seen Matt Sherman mention- just necessary enough, but not so necessary that it i...
by mattFbuelow
Sat Jan 28, 2017 5:25 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q19 - People should avoid taking
Replies: 10
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Re: Q19 - People should avoid taking

I just want to add here that for me, I realized afterward my confusion was a grammatical one regarding usage of "its" in the stimulus that led me to choose B. The stimulus specifically says " its capacity to neutralize stomach acids". When I first read it, I assumed "its&quo...
by mattFbuelow
Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:04 pm
 
Forum: Section #4
Topic: Q15 - Editorial: The threat of harsh
Replies: 9
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Re: Q15 - Editorial: The threat of harsh

I had difficulty with this problem and I think, maybe like others here, it stemmed from trying to understand this argument as a conditional one instead of a causal one. I think this is something Patrick alluded to in his comment (btw Patrick, as a lurker around here I would just like to thank you fo...
by mattFbuelow
Thu Jun 22, 2017 3:37 pm
 
Forum: Section #4
Topic: Q6 - In any field, experience is
Replies: 11
Views: 2774
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Re: Q6 - In any field, experience is

I had the same issue where I chose A with B as a contender. I understood the conclusion to be: "...for this reason computerized expert systems cannot be as good as human experts." Now, I also took "this reason" to be referring to the statement, "through experience, a profici...
by mattFbuelow
Thu Jun 22, 2017 4:01 pm
 
Forum: Section #4
Topic: Q6 - In any field, experience is
Replies: 11
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Re: Q6 - In any field, experience is

Okay so thinking more on why B is correct if the crux of the conclusion is referring to "...a repertory of model situations that allows an immediate, intuitive response to each new situation.", the actual definition of intuition is direct perception of truth, fact, etc independent of any r...