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preptest 141 (preptest 73), lr1
summary
the essence of tackling flaw questions on the lsat involves identifying errors in an argument by understanding its conclusion and evidence, and discerning between what is presented and what is assumed.
- flaw questions require pinpointing the argument's error after comprehending its conclusion and evidence.
- the argument's conclusion suggests that increasing prison populations does not contribute to crime reduction, supported by evidence comparing crime rates and prison statistics over 20 years.
- identified flaws include a percent versus number confusion and a concept shift between aiding in crime reduction and actual reduction.
- the correct answer choice highlights ignoring the possibility that crime rates could be worse without the current rate of imprisonment.
- other answer choices are dismissed for misunderstanding the argument's basis or for introducing irrelevant considerations.
chapters
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understanding flaw questions
00:19
analyzing the argument's structure
01:00
identifying the argument's flaws
02:27
evaluating answer choices