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june 2007, logical reasoning 2, question 4


carl pyrdum
lesson by carl pyrdum
magoosh expert

summary
the essence of tackling flaw questions on the lsat involves identifying and understanding the argument's conclusion and evidence, then pinpointing the error or scope shift in the reasoning.
  • flaw questions require identifying the argument's conclusion and evidence to understand its core.
  • the argument's flaw often involves a scope shift or concept shift, where the conclusion and evidence do not align.
  • understanding the specific context of the argument, such as the corporations' use of motivational posters, is crucial.
  • the error in reasoning is highlighted by comparing the intended effect of an action with the actual evidence provided.
  • selecting the correct answer choice involves eliminating options that address out-of-scope elements or misunderstand the argument's specific focus.
chapters
00:00
understanding flaw questions
01:03
analyzing the scope shift
01:34
selecting the correct answer