PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 1, Question 18
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PrepTest 141 (PrepTest 73), LR1
Summary
The content focuses on dissecting a flaw question related to an argument about the mastery of 15th versus 16th-century painters, illustrating how to identify and critique the underlying flaw in the argument presented.
- Understanding the argument involves discerning its conclusion and the evidence supporting it.
- The flaw identified is the absence of evidence flaw, highlighting that disproving an argument does not equate to proving the opposite stance.
- The correct answer choice (E) is pinpointed by eliminating other options through careful analysis of the argument's structure and the specific flaw it contains.
- The process emphasizes the importance of closely examining the argument's claims and the evidence (or lack thereof) provided to support those claims.
- This example serves as a guide for tackling flaw questions by systematically breaking down the argument and focusing on the logic and evidence presented.
Chapters
00:00
Understanding the Argument
01:07
Identifying the Flaw
02:02
Analyzing Answer Choices
03:23
Selecting the Correct Answer