Chapter 2. Critical Analysis for the BMAT and the UKCAT
Published Online: 22 JAN 2009
DOI: 10.1002/9781444300475.ch2
Copyright © 2008 T. O. Osinowo, R. A. Weerakkody, H. W. Woodward
Book Title
BMAT and UKCAT Uncovered: A Guide to Medical School Entrance Exams
Additional Information
How to Cite
Osinowo, T. O., Weerakkody, R. A. and Woodward, H. W. (2009) Critical Analysis for the BMAT and the UKCAT, in BMAT and UKCAT Uncovered: A Guide to Medical School Entrance Exams, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9781444300475.ch2
Publication History
- Published Online: 22 JAN 2009
- Published Print: 29 AUG 2008
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405169189
Online ISBN: 9781444300475
- Summary
- Chapter
Keywords:
- “critical” part of critical thinking and arguments;
- Critical thinking - thinking that involves and centres around understanding and analysing arguments;
- comprehending and analysing passages in UKCAT or BMAT;
- deduction or inference - ability tested on UKCAT and skill-set tested on BMAT;
- arguments - conclusions supported by reasons;
- breaking down argument and parts of an argument and attacking underlying assumptions
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Part A: First glance
Part B: The approach
Part C: Practice
Some useful definitions