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The general lesson from this correction is that when [X], I should [Y].

EN · EnglishThe general lesson from this correction is that when [X], I should [Y].
DE · GermanDie allgemeine Lehre aus dieser Korrektur ist, dass ich bei [X] [Y] sollte.
EN · English

The general  lesson from this correction  is that when  evidence is incomplete,  I  should calibrate the  strength of the conclusion.

DE · German

Die allgemeine Lehre aus dieser Korrektur  ist, dass  ich bei unvollständiger Evidenz die  Stärke der Schlussfolgerung  kalibrieren  sollte.

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  1. EN · English

    The general  lesson from this correction  is that when two  explanations fit,  I  should look for a discriminating test.

    DE · German

    Die allgemeine Lehre aus dieser Korrektur  ist, dass  ich bei zwei passenden Erklärungen nach einem unterscheidenden Test  suchen  sollte.

  2. EN · English

    The general  lesson from this correction  is that when the  listener resists a  position,  I  should look for the interest behind it.

    DE · German

    Die allgemeine Lehre aus dieser Korrektur  ist, dass  ich bei Widerstand gegen eine Position nach dem dahinterliegenden Interesse  suchen  sollte.

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Extract a reusable rule from one correction instead of memorising the corrected sentence only.

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  1. I can recognise [X], but I cannot reliably produce it without [Y] yet.Learn · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. The part I still confuse is the difference between [X] and [Y].Learn · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The recurring pattern in my errors is that I [X] when I should [Y].Learn · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. The next thing I should practise is [X], because it is the smallest gap blocking [Y].Learn · same reasoning move · same study set