I like the idea that we are only looking for an alternative hypothesis that disproves the original (for causal realtionships), it makes so much sense to see it that way. I thought that I had to use the same method from the strengthen.
Alrighty. I think this is probably going to be a weaker section for me [pun not intended lol], but I might be wrong.
Here's what I'm gathering from memory for a summary:
WSE (Weaken, Strengthen, Evaluate) questions are like RRE (Resolve, Reconcile, Explain) in that we must treat all of the answer choices as true. We are given a set of premises that we also must treat as true, just like RRE. However, the hypothesis, otherwise known as a conclusion here, must be treated with suspicion, as it is not invariably proven true by the premises provided in the stimulus. Our job here, depending upon if it is a weaken or strengthen question, must find one of these "true" answers and determine which one MOST weakens or strengthens the premises and their relationship to (support given) vis-a-vis the conclusion.
I am not sure yet what type of question the Evaluate in WSE means. Maybe it's for a later lesson.
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Getting ready for my second LSAT, came back here because I'm struggling on these questions in PTs. Just a reminder that yall got this!
Mr. Fat Cat the best recurring character on 7sage?
love that these sections are always listed as like 5 minutes these times were clearlyyy not decided by someone reading and taking notes
I would find videos helpful for these sections #feedback
Please can somebody tell me where we can find a list of the acronyms?? If can't recall what RRE means then I cannot understand this section.
OMG these TLAs drive me crazy. Please write out acronyms in full at first useage in each section.
I like the idea that we are only looking for an alternative hypothesis that disproves the original (for causal realtionships), it makes so much sense to see it that way. I thought that I had to use the same method from the strengthen.
Alrighty. I think this is probably going to be a weaker section for me [pun not intended lol], but I might be wrong.
Here's what I'm gathering from memory for a summary:
WSE (Weaken, Strengthen, Evaluate) questions are like RRE (Resolve, Reconcile, Explain) in that we must treat all of the answer choices as true. We are given a set of premises that we also must treat as true, just like RRE. However, the hypothesis, otherwise known as a conclusion here, must be treated with suspicion, as it is not invariably proven true by the premises provided in the stimulus. Our job here, depending upon if it is a weaken or strengthen question, must find one of these "true" answers and determine which one MOST weakens or strengthens the premises and their relationship to (support given) vis-a-vis the conclusion.
I am not sure yet what type of question the Evaluate in WSE means. Maybe it's for a later lesson.
Premises: true
Conclusion: treat with suspicion (not proven)
Answer choices: all true (one is the best fit)
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S - Which one of the following, if true, lends the most support to the psychologist’s hypothesis?
Wouldn't this be a MSS question type and not a WSE question type ?
I'm confident that Big Dog is innocent, your honor.
Is there a list somewhere on 7Sage that has all the LR question-type strategies laid out together?
BIG DOG <3!