The definition of an intermediate conclusion is that it supports another sentence, at the same time it's being supported by another sentence.
But when I came across "PT70 - 1LR - Q17", I realized the difference between "cause and effect" and "premise and conclusion" can be quite subtle
Here's my question.
(1) A causes B,
(2) B causes C,
(3) C causes D.
Therefore, A causes D
Here, "B causes C" seems to be an intermediate cause between "A causes D".
Does it make (2) an intermediate conclusion? because it's supported by another sentence?
Just want some clarification because I think the different between Causation and Argument seem to be overlapping.
Like if say:
Because A, therefore B--- (That would be an Argument)
But if we say
B happens because of A--- (That seem to be both a Causation, and an Argument?)
Any thoughts?
I think for answer choice (D) "interim assessments" referred to something more like a midterm for a multi-year project. It can be seen as a way to see how the researcher is doing before the final. But "threaten funding" and "interim assessment" doesn't address the assumption (reference/citation=good research). So D is wrong.