PrepTest 73, Logical Reasoning 2, Question 17
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Summary
The content provides an in-depth analysis of how to approach and solve a weaken question on the LSAT, focusing on identifying and attacking the assumptions underlying the argument presented.
- Understanding the argument involves identifying the conclusion and the evidence supporting it.
- The argument discussed is a causal one, where the author argues against a causal connection between soot and a certain ailment, suggesting other pollutants as the cause.
- Two major assumptions are highlighted: other pollutants are as strongly or more strongly correlated with the ailment than soot, and there are no other factors preventing these pollutants from causing the ailment.
- Answer choice analysis demonstrates how to select the option that effectively weakens the argument by attacking one of its assumptions.
- The correct answer choice (C) undermines the argument by showing that soot remains positively correlated with the ailment even in the absence of other pollutants.
Chapters
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Understanding Weaken Questions
00:15
Analyzing the Argument
01:22
Identifying Assumptions