PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 1
Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach 'weaken the argument' questions on the GRE, focusing on identifying and attacking the assumptions underlying the argument.
- Understanding the argument's conclusion and evidence is crucial for identifying its assumptions.
- Assumptions in an argument are unstated premises that must be true for the argument's conclusion to be valid.
- To weaken an argument, one must target its assumptions, which may involve questioning the study's sample size, bias, and representativeness.
- The correct answer choice will directly undermine one of these assumptions, demonstrating that the argument's conclusion is not necessarily valid.
- Analyzing answer choices involves distinguishing between those that strengthen, weaken, or are irrelevant to the argument.
Chapters
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Understanding 'Weaken the Argument' Questions
01:01
Identifying Assumptions
01:43
Analyzing Answer Choices
