preptest 73, logical reasoning 1, question 8
summary
the content focuses on how to approach necessary assumption questions on the lsat, emphasizing the importance of identifying the missing link that connects the evidence to the conclusion in an argument.
- necessary assumption questions require identifying what an argument assumes but does not state, crucial for connecting evidence to the conclusion.
- understanding the argument involves knowing its conclusion and the evidence provided to support it.
- the example used illustrates an argument about the evolution of eyes in box jellyfish, highlighting a gap between the evidence and the conclusion that necessitates an assumption.
- the correct assumption fills the gap by aligning the evidence with the conclusion, as demonstrated in the analysis of answer choices.
- the process of elimination is used to find the assumption that the argument requires, dismissing irrelevant or contradictory options.
chapters
00:00
understanding necessary assumptions
00:21
analyzing the argument
01:08
identifying the gap
01:39
evaluating answer choices
