Your explanation on E probably just gained me a point on the LSAT! I have never realized that the truth is that something is being claimed not that the claim is true.
@julhatch I agree it's interesting, but I've never heard this claim from other companies. I wonder to what extent this is true or to what extent it appears in other questions.
I really don't like how you pretend to select a wrong answer as correct initially. It really messes with my thinking. I understand what you're doing but it causes confusion for me.
I find that it is best to write out the comparisons or arguments. For these notes I asked “why no zappers” “why birds and sprays”. Only question D addressed both questions while the rest only addressed one of the questions. Could be a good technique moving forward.
@pietroa.parillo me too, but wouldn't this specific example be "improper opinion"? Because we aren't experts, so our assumptions are not based on fact, which could be misleading
@timwes21 lmfaooo this used to be me 😭 BUT make sure to click "show question" at the top of the page’ before watching the videos!!! That way you can try answering it first and then watch the video afterward.
So much information is repeated throughout these lessons. I would appreciate if the presenter took the time to condense his ideas. This easily could be a 12 minute video.
I almost predicted D. I figured the bug zappers might kill too many insects and/or be harmful to the ecosystem in some way. B almost got me, but it didn't mention why the birds or sprays are preferable. They could be even worse at killing mosquitoes than the zappers. We don't know.
@Sameer_Ahamad This is my general strategy for most LR questions. I sniff out the conclusion/support first and then I try and analyze the passage. Helps put things into context much faster!
If you're on a computer, you should be able to click the "Quick View" button that's right above the video with a magnifying glass icon containing a "+" sign, and this should show you a blank version of the stimulus and answer choices :)
@Bruh same, i skip through if something else comes up but once he went over the one that matched my prediction i continue on. The over explaining kinda confuses me
I honestly dislike that the answer choices are hidden and then shown one by one according to whichever one the instructor would like to show first. I have to skip over the videos due to this.
@mcarmona001 At the top left of the page, below the lesson's title, there is an option that says " Show question". You can click on that and it shows the question with all ACs. Screenshot below:
I failed this because when I was coming up for potential explanations for why the experts didn't recommend electric bug zappers, I thought that if they weren't bright enough the insects wouldn't be attracted to them in the daytime.
Once I saw "provide less light," I didn't really think it through again. Confirm your assumptions people.
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I love jumping to conclusions so this should come naturally
I was getting so scared for a second when he was acting like B was totally fine and made total sense lmaooo
He's done this a couple times and it kinda bothers me, but now I'm think it's actually kind of a good pedagogical technique
my heart literally dropped and I was like "welp, i guess the LSAT just isn't for me" lmao
One of your best thorough explanations so far! Well done!
Your explanation on E probably just gained me a point on the LSAT! I have never realized that the truth is that something is being claimed not that the claim is true.
Very helpful!
and a point matters. could be the difference in an admissions decision. good luck to you!
@julhatch I agree it's interesting, but I've never heard this claim from other companies. I wonder to what extent this is true or to what extent it appears in other questions.
I am just glad that there are no "None of the above" answer choices on the LSAT
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I really don't like how you pretend to select a wrong answer as correct initially. It really messes with my thinking. I understand what you're doing but it causes confusion for me.
I find that it is best to write out the comparisons or arguments. For these notes I asked “why no zappers” “why birds and sprays”. Only question D addressed both questions while the rest only addressed one of the questions. Could be a good technique moving forward.
I would agree with this.
I really appreciate how thoroughly explained this is.
I feel like they delve too deep to the point it makes me overthink. This was a pretty straight forward question that doesn't need this many steps
This lesson made me realize why the hearsay objection is relevant.
@pietroa.parillo me too, but wouldn't this specific example be "improper opinion"? Because we aren't experts, so our assumptions are not based on fact, which could be misleading
I. Do. Not. Get. This. At. All.
POE worked for me. And that's how I got my answer.
@Shannell_E'llan yep. Got the answer in like 40 seconds using POE.
One thing that works for me for RREs is asking a question:
Exp. Why do we want to replace effective Electric Zappers with birds?
Why is detective Conan considered good with a 10% solving rate?
@smorua1202932 Dude oh my god. The "why?" trick helped me immediately when I felt underwater. THIS IS WHY I READ THE COMMENTS thank u kind soul <3
"The answer is b"
*Pauses video to study the stimulus and makes the necessary progress to understand why b is correct
"The answer is not b!"
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@timwes21 lmfaooo this used to be me 😭 BUT make sure to click "show question" at the top of the page’ before watching the videos!!! That way you can try answering it first and then watch the video afterward.
@ratman23 omg you're the best, I had no idea this was a feature and always wanted it to be one!
So much information is repeated throughout these lessons. I would appreciate if the presenter took the time to condense his ideas. This easily could be a 12 minute video.
@ZachistheLawyerinCharge watch on 2.5x :)
This was a great explanation. Thank you!
B is really well explained in the video!
I am so happy I leaned towards (D).
I almost predicted D. I figured the bug zappers might kill too many insects and/or be harmful to the ecosystem in some way. B almost got me, but it didn't mention why the birds or sprays are preferable. They could be even worse at killing mosquitoes than the zappers. We don't know.
Is finding the conclusion of the stimulus and then looking for an answer that supports the conclusion a good way to solve RRE questions?
Most pest control experts now advise against their use (Electric bug zappers) and use Birds or insecticides.
Basically, look for Bug Zapper bad and Birds and insectisides are good.
A. If true, does that show why not to use Zapper? No.
B. This shows bug zappers are bad, but does it show why birds and insecticides are good? No
C. This shows zappers are bad, but does it show why Birds and insecticides are good? No.
D. Shows bug zappers are bad and birds and insecticides are good.
E. Claims insecticides are good, but it is someone's claim.
@Sameer_Ahamad This is my general strategy for most LR questions. I sniff out the conclusion/support first and then I try and analyze the passage. Helps put things into context much faster!
So can we ignore any answers that follow the "I say X" structure for RRE?
idk
#feedback Please edit videos to have the answers visible. So we as viewers can take a shot before the 13 minute explanation.
If you're on a computer, you should be able to click the "Quick View" button that's right above the video with a magnifying glass icon containing a "+" sign, and this should show you a blank version of the stimulus and answer choices :)
If I get a question right I pretty much just skip the video if I fully understand it. Is that bad?
@Bruh FYI its not B. If you stopped watching when he claimed its B, you missed out on why its not B!
@JAndonian16 Yeah I always do the "show question" and answer it for myself before I watch the video. Thanks for looking out tho!
@Bruh same, i skip through if something else comes up but once he went over the one that matched my prediction i continue on. The over explaining kinda confuses me
I honestly dislike that the answer choices are hidden and then shown one by one according to whichever one the instructor would like to show first. I have to skip over the videos due to this.
@mcarmona001 At the top left of the page, below the lesson's title, there is an option that says " Show question". You can click on that and it shows the question with all ACs. Screenshot below:
I failed this because when I was coming up for potential explanations for why the experts didn't recommend electric bug zappers, I thought that if they weren't bright enough the insects wouldn't be attracted to them in the daytime.
Once I saw "provide less light," I didn't really think it through again. Confirm your assumptions people.