June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 5
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PrepTest 123 (June 2007), LR1
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach and solve a weaken question on the LSAT, focusing on attacking the argument's assumptions by understanding its conclusion and evidence.
- Identify the argument's conclusion and evidence to understand the assumptions.
- Every causal argument assumes that nothing else caused the effect and nothing is preventing the cause from producing the effect.
- Examine answer choices to find one that attacks these assumptions.
- Answer choice B is correct because it challenges the timing assumption, suggesting the gases did not cause the warming.
- Other answer choices are dismissed as they either strengthen the argument, are irrelevant, or fail to address the core assumptions.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding Weaken Questions
00:20
Identifying Assumptions in Causal Arguments
01:18
Evaluating Answer Choices