june 2007, logical reasoning 2, question 15
summary
the content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach and solve a weakened question on the lsat, focusing on identifying and attacking the assumptions underlying an argument.
- understanding the structure of an argument is crucial, including its conclusion and evidence.
- identifying assumptions is key to attacking the argument effectively.
- surveys as evidence have common assumptions, such as representativeness and absence of bias.
- the correct answer to a weakened question will directly challenge one of these assumptions.
- analyzing each answer choice methodically is essential to find the one that best weakens the argument.
chapters
00:00
introduction to weakened questions
01:07
identifying assumptions in survey-based arguments
01:31
methodical analysis of answer choices
