june 2007, logical reasoning 1, question 5
summary
the content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach and solve a weaken question on the lsat, focusing on attacking the argument's assumptions by understanding its conclusion and evidence.
- identify the argument's conclusion and evidence to understand the assumptions.
- every causal argument assumes that nothing else caused the effect and nothing is preventing the cause from producing the effect.
- examine answer choices to find one that attacks these assumptions.
- answer choice b is correct because it challenges the timing assumption, suggesting the gases did not cause the warming.
- other answer choices are dismissed as they either strengthen the argument, are irrelevant, or fail to address the core assumptions.
chapters
00:00
understanding weaken questions
00:20
identifying assumptions in causal arguments
01:18
evaluating answer choices
