In LSAT logical reasoning, "qualifies" means to limit, restrict, or modify a claim, making it less absolute or sweeping. A qualified statement adds caveats or exceptions, reducing its scope from a broad generalisation to a more precise, narrow statement, often using words like "sometimes" or "often".
Does anyone know if the percentages under the answers are for the test takers on this question or is it the percentages of the people doing the you try in this course?
What!!??? How does "qualifies" in this context mean "to put boundaries"? I thought qualifying the conclusion would mean to strengthen it....? I feel so confused omg
I notice I commonly pick the SECOND most popular answer choice a lot. Not just for this section but for many other LR question type sections too. :((((((((
Oof, I'm struggling. I was between B, D, and E. Part of my confusion was the term "qualifies", which I interpreted as "shows why the conclusion is correct". Note to future self: in an argument, something that "qualifies" something else means that it adds conditions or exceptions.
I'm having trouble understanding the example for when (E) would be the correct AC. Would this example make sense?
Jane must be wearing red socks for our final exam today. [The color red is known to bring good luck, and students need as much luck as they can get for their final exam.]
I understand why b is correct, i just think that e is an attractive wrong answer choice and don't think the explanation as to why that is is revelatory; I was wondering if e would be incorrect because in comparison to b, b is more correct, or if e is entirely wrong because it does not qualify as a principle?
If you consider the term principle, principle would be an underlying idea that applies to the situation. This was a directly stated claim about the consumption of the new iron-fortified salt. That's the way I thought of it, and I believe you are right to assume that it does not qualify as a principle.
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got it right :)
Was so confused because I thought B and D meant the same thing!
In LSAT logical reasoning, "qualifies" means to limit, restrict, or modify a claim, making it less absolute or sweeping. A qualified statement adds caveats or exceptions, reducing its scope from a broad generalisation to a more precise, narrow statement, often using words like "sometimes" or "often".
I was so sure it was B but looked up the definition of qualifies and suddenly changed my answer lol.
"qualifies" - No idea what this means, I see others try to explain it, but my head cant translate make it make sense.
3 in a row right! yay im getting it
Got it right in 44 seconds, lets go!!!!!
finally......
Does anyone know if the percentages under the answers are for the test takers on this question or is it the percentages of the people doing the you try in this course?
I hope it is the test takers lol
It is based on practice tests I believe
I think its in general for 7sage users. I assume that bc the "right" answers are always seen as chosen around 90%+ even on the super hard questions.
It looks like people who pick the wrong answer may redo the question again and pick the right which could affect the stats.
Nice. Wish they would include some 4 or 5 stars though. These 2 stars give me false hope.
this seemed too easy... i thought i was getting tricked lol
this might be the easiest LR question I've ever seen LOL
What!!??? How does "qualifies" in this context mean "to put boundaries"? I thought qualifying the conclusion would mean to strengthen it....? I feel so confused omg
To participate in the statewide race, you must qualify as one of the top 10 winners in your county's race.
Thus, if you are in the top 10, then you will be able to participate in the statewide race.
I notice I commonly pick the SECOND most popular answer choice a lot. Not just for this section but for many other LR question type sections too. :((((((((
Oof, I'm struggling. I was between B, D, and E. Part of my confusion was the term "qualifies", which I interpreted as "shows why the conclusion is correct". Note to future self: in an argument, something that "qualifies" something else means that it adds conditions or exceptions.
one of those suspiciously easy questions .....
I'm having trouble understanding the example for when (E) would be the correct AC. Would this example make sense?
Jane must be wearing red socks for our final exam today. [The color red is known to bring good luck, and students need as much luck as they can get for their final exam.]
When I finally take this test, I think I'm gonna read every sentence with a patented JY "Okayyyy?"
getting this wrong and seeing 135 as the median... might need to cancel this test fr
I understand why b is correct, i just think that e is an attractive wrong answer choice and don't think the explanation as to why that is is revelatory; I was wondering if e would be incorrect because in comparison to b, b is more correct, or if e is entirely wrong because it does not qualify as a principle?
If you consider the term principle, principle would be an underlying idea that applies to the situation. This was a directly stated claim about the consumption of the new iron-fortified salt. That's the way I thought of it, and I believe you are right to assume that it does not qualify as a principle.
Damn, i've gotten the last 5 in a row of these incorrect. If anyone has some tips that'd be greatly appreciated
Fr like send me back to NAs atp
Honestly, you may want to review the first few foundational lessons that focus on identifying premise, conclusion, sub conclusion and major premise.
I agree with this! A huge part of understanding these questions, from what I have noticed, is understanding the parts of an argument.
I love these so much
I chose B then remembered this is the LSAT and thought that "Qualifies" would actually be right bhahah
same same :|
This is general to the whole LSAT but why can't the online test have a text box for us to take notes instead of having just paper pencil
I keep doubting myself omg I just need to go with my initial answers...