june 2007, logical reasoning 1, question 18
summary
the content provides a detailed walkthrough on how to approach inference questions on the lsat, using a specific question related to global warming and scientific skepticism as an example.
- inference questions require analyzing given facts to prove an answer choice.
- the example question discusses the process of scientific testing, the value of overthrowing conventional wisdom, skepticism about global warming, and the rarity of evidence against global warming.
- the correct answer choice (b) is identified through a process of elimination, focusing on what can be proven with the given facts.
- most researchers in climatology have a substantial motive to find evidence discrediting the global warming hypothesis, based on the recognition that comes from overthrowing conventional wisdom.
- other answer choices are dismissed for either assuming too much or not being supported by the provided information.
chapters
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understanding inference questions
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analyzing the facts
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process of elimination
