does anyone have any examples of questions where the correct answer choice actually would be "relies on an assumption that is tantamount to assuming that the conclusion is true"?
Felt like cheating when answering this question because one of my profs works for the CDC, and we've talked about lead poisoning, and how it is caused by more than just lead paint.
I wrote down the assumption I located (that the lead paint in the only cause of childhood lead poisoning in the area), but I confused tantamount with paramount. I now see that tantamount means equivalent, so C would've obviously been the answer. How to improve on LSAT vocab?
#help#feedback It would be helpful if JY described how the following describes circular reasoning: "relies on an assumption that is tantamount to assuming that the conclusion is true." I am someone that likes to know the theory and reasoning, the WHY. I do not like to just memorize things (for example, memorize that that describes circular reasoning). But rather, knowing WHY it describes circular reasoning helps me to better understand and remember. Thank you!
For answer choice B), couldn't the assumption be that the lead paint in those homes is the cause of all the childhood lead poisoning? #help
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does anyone have any examples of questions where the correct answer choice actually would be "relies on an assumption that is tantamount to assuming that the conclusion is true"?
So basically not all assumptions are bad?
WHAT DOES TANTAMOUNT MEAN
Felt like cheating when answering this question because one of my profs works for the CDC, and we've talked about lead poisoning, and how it is caused by more than just lead paint.
does takes for granted mean assume??
still confused about it takes for granted vs. it fails to consider. I know that each of them mean but somehow I still get that wrong. #help
Got it right but tantamount like what
and when does it take it for granted? Ex.
I wrote down the assumption I located (that the lead paint in the only cause of childhood lead poisoning in the area), but I confused tantamount with paramount. I now see that tantamount means equivalent, so C would've obviously been the answer. How to improve on LSAT vocab?
through four lessons I'm still INVICTO! :)
I thought flawed answers were supposed to be general?? IDK!
so happy I was able to think of the answer just by reading the stimulus, yay for progress!
flaws were one of my worst sections, but now the right vs wrong answers are slowly starting to click. well we will see if I get humbled later
anyone else today years old finding out what tantamount means
Aaaaaaa..... I'm conflating assumptions with flaws... are there any lessons to HELP me with this? #feedback
great lesson
#help#feedback It would be helpful if JY described how the following describes circular reasoning: "relies on an assumption that is tantamount to assuming that the conclusion is true." I am someone that likes to know the theory and reasoning, the WHY. I do not like to just memorize things (for example, memorize that that describes circular reasoning). But rather, knowing WHY it describes circular reasoning helps me to better understand and remember. Thank you!
Really like rewording how the right answer choice could look! #feedback
For answer choice B), couldn't the assumption be that the lead paint in those homes is the cause of all the childhood lead poisoning? #help