june 2007, logical reasoning 1, question 17
summary
the essence of tackling flaw questions on the lsat involves identifying and understanding the argument's error by discerning its conclusion and evidence, then selecting the answer choice that accurately describes the argument's flaw.
- flaw questions require pinpointing the error within an argument.
- understanding the argument entails knowing its conclusion and the evidence supporting it.
- the argument's flaw may relate to the nature of the evidence or the expertise of those providing it.
- the correct answer choice will describe how the argument is flawed, often by highlighting a mismatch in expertise or a logical fallacy.
- reviewing all answer choices is crucial to ensure the selected option best represents the argument's flaw.
chapters
00:00
understanding flaw questions
00:20
analyzing the argument
00:56
identifying the flaw
01:16
selecting the correct answer
