preptest 73, logical reasoning 1, question 5
summary
the essence of tackling flaw questions on the lsat involves identifying logical errors within an argument by understanding its conclusion and evidence, and then applying this understanding to select the correct answer choice that describes the flaw.
- flaw questions require identifying the problem in the argument's logic.
- understanding the argument's conclusion and its supporting evidence is crucial before identifying the flaw.
- the example provided illustrates a flawed argument where the presence of a similar theory is incorrectly used to discredit the original theory.
- the correct answer choice (d) pinpoints the flaw by highlighting that one theory predicting data correctly does not invalidate an alternative theory.
- other answer choices are dismissed by systematically evaluating their relevance to the argument's actual flaw.
chapters
00:00
understanding flaw questions
00:22
analyzing the argument
01:40
identifying the correct answer
