preptest 73, logical reasoning 2, question 3
summary
the content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach flaw questions on the lsat, specifically focusing on identifying errors in arguments by understanding their conclusions and evidence.
- flaw questions require identifying the vulnerability in an argument's logic.
- understanding the argument involves discerning its conclusion and the evidence supporting it.
- a common flaw in lsat arguments is a sampling error, where conclusions are drawn without accounting for all variables.
- the correct approach involves considering other possible factors that could influence the observed outcomes.
- the process of elimination is used to identify the correct answer choice that addresses the argument's overlooked possibility.
chapters
00:00
understanding flaw questions
00:20
identifying the argument's conclusion and evidence
00:44
common flaws and sampling error
02:07
process of elimination in answer choices
03:37
selecting the correct answer