Logical Reasoning

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Logical Reasoning is a core LSAT section that evaluates a test-taker’s ability to analyze, evaluate, and complete arguments presented in short passages.

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instanceOf LSAT section
standardized test component
administeredBy Law School Admission Council
evaluates ability to analyze arguments
ability to complete arguments
ability to evaluate arguments
focusesOn application of rules to cases
argument structure
argument validity
drawing logical inferences
everyday reasoning situations
identifying assumptions
identifying flaws in reasoning
principle-based reasoning
strengthening arguments
weakening arguments
goal assess readiness for legal reasoning tasks
language English
measures analytical reasoning ability
argumentation skills
partOf Law School Admission Test
questionFormat multiple-choice questions
questionType assumption questions
complete the argument questions
flaw questions
inference questions
method of reasoning questions
most strongly supported questions
must be true questions
paradox questions
parallel flaw questions
parallel reasoning questions
point at issue questions
principle questions
role of statement questions
strengthen questions
weaken questions
relatesTo deductive reasoning
inductive reasoning
informal fallacies
requires careful reading
critical thinking
formal logic skills
informal logic skills
scoreContribution significant portion of LSAT score
targetPopulation prospective law students
timeConstraint strictly timed section
usedFor law school admissions
uses short argumentative passages

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Law School Admission Test section Logical Reasoning