Struggling with Logical Reasoning

[RichardRowe]

I am reviewing Logical Reasoning, especially Weaken questions, and am having trouble identifying the specific types of reasoning flaws that the correct answers often exploit.

For example, I often confuse causal flaws with correlation flaws, or am sometimes unsure whether an answer is attacking an assumption or simply providing an irrelevant factor. How can I clearly distinguish between common types of flaws in weakening questions?

[Luke Haqq]

Hi RichardRowe!

If you have PowerScore's course materials, I could direct you to a couple of great resources.

One resource is chapter 3, and more specifically I'd also suggest the summary of "How to Attack a Causal Conclusion" on page 3-7. Weaken questions often involve attacking causal reasoning. Familiarizing yourself with this summary of common ways to weaken or attack causal reasoning will assist with your overall proficiency in weaken questions.

Another is the section "Common Errors of Reasoning Explained," which is in chapter 7 from pages 7-8 to 7-29. While that section is part of a broader explanation about flaw in the reasoning questions in particular, it can also aid in your proficiency with weaken questions as it helps you spot common errors in reasoning that occur on the LSAT.