June 2007, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 18
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PrepTest 123 (June 2007), LR1
Summary
The content provides a detailed walkthrough on how to approach inference questions on the LSAT, using a specific question related to global warming and scientific skepticism as an example.
- Inference questions require analyzing given facts to prove an answer choice.
- The example question discusses the process of scientific testing, the value of overthrowing conventional wisdom, skepticism about global warming, and the rarity of evidence against global warming.
- The correct answer choice (B) is identified through a process of elimination, focusing on what can be proven with the given facts.
- Most researchers in climatology have a substantial motive to find evidence discrediting the global warming hypothesis, based on the recognition that comes from overthrowing conventional wisdom.
- Other answer choices are dismissed for either assuming too much or not being supported by the provided information.
Chapters
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Understanding Inference Questions
00:16
Analyzing the Facts
00:50
Process of Elimination