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Flaw

STEP 1
Analyze the Stimulus
  • Combine premises
  • Ask: What would I conclude?
  • Compare to author's conclusion
  • Try to state exact flaw
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STEP 2
Prediction Check
  • Predict: What is the flaw?
  • If you have a prediction → Hunt Mode (scan for it)
  • If no prediction or scan doesn't land → Start with A
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STEP 3
Recognize Answer Choice Type
Three common forms:
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Descriptive Answers
Often starts "the argument concludes..."
  • Check descriptive accuracy
  • If accurate, ask: Is this a flaw?
  • Yes = Correct
Assumption-Based Answers
Often starts "the argument presumes..."
  • Apply NA Test
  • MBT: Would this need to be true?
  • Negation: If false, does argument collapse?
  • Yes = Correct
Fails to Consider / Ignores
Often 5-star Flaw questions
  • Apply Weaken Test
  • Take answer as true (new premise)
  • Does it weaken the argument?
  • Yes = Correct
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Correct Answer Check
Accurately describes a real weakness in the argument's reasoning

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