medium · LSAT Logical Reasoning

A study found that students who take notes by hand perform better on conceptual questions than students who type their notes. A researcher concluded that the physical act of writing by hand leads to deeper understanding.

Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the researcher's conclusion?

  1. Handwritten notes are often harder to organize and search afterward.
  2. Because typing is so fast, typists often transcribe lectures word for word without processing the meaning.
  3. Students who favor handwriting tend to be older and to have more developed study habits overall.
  4. Most laptops can access the internet, a steady source of distraction during lectures.
  5. Handwriting is slower, which forces students to summarize rather than copy verbatim.

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