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June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 8


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach inference questions on the LSAT, specifically focusing on identifying the correct answer by analyzing the facts presented within a question stem.
  • Understanding the type of question is crucial; the presence of a 'Thus' indicates an inference question.
  • All presented facts must be considered true and used to find an answer that can be absolutely proven.
  • The example provided involves evaluating the environmental impact of electric cars versus their energy sources.
  • The correct answer is one that logically follows from the combination of all given facts without introducing new information or assumptions.
  • Incorrect answers often introduce assumptions or fail to logically follow from the provided facts.
Chapters
00:00
Identifying Inference Questions
00:33
Analyzing the Facts
01:40
Determining the Correct Answer
02:25
Evaluating Incorrect Answers