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June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 16


Carl Pyrdum
Lesson by Carl Pyrdum
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Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach a 'point at issue' question on the LSAT, focusing on discerning the disagreement between two speakers based on their statements.
  • Identify the core disagreement between two speakers by analyzing their explicit statements.
  • Taylor introduces research claiming 61% of communication is nonverbal but doubts such precise claims; Sandra believes in the possibility of precision in science.
  • The correct answer hinges on finding a statement that both speakers would definitively disagree on, based on their explicit views.
  • Answer choice D is correct because it aligns with Sandra's belief in scientific precision and contradicts Taylor's skepticism towards mathematically precise claims.
  • The process involves eliminating answers that do not definitively show a disagreement between the two speakers based on their stated views.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding 'Point at Issue' Questions
00:19
Analyzing Speaker Statements
00:45
Determining the Disagreement
02:08
Navigating Answer Choices
04:27
Identifying the Correct Answer