Scope Shift
LSAT glossary · Logical Reasoning
Definition
A reasoning error or answer-choice trap that changes the population, time period, issue, or degree addressed by the evidence.
Scope Shift in plain English
Compare the nouns and boundaries in the evidence with those in the answer. A choice may preserve the topic while quietly changing the group, period, issue, or strength.
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