When I saw the wording "vindicated" in answer choice E, this seemed to me to imply that there was a previous challenge/argument against the value of the technique, therefore requiring the passage to support the beliefs of the lawyers. However, since this alternative viewpoint/challenge to the belief of stealing thunder was never established, the wording "vindicated" in the answer choice indicated to me that E was incorrect. "Vindicated" is a very strong word which is why it caught my attention (and raised red flags) initially while I was answering the questions.
Also important to note, regarding answer choice E, that the research itself did NOT identify the general limitations of the strategy's effectiveness. That part came entirely from the author's perspective, in the final paragraph, and was unrelated to any of the research he referenced. There are other problems with E of course (research was not designed for this purpose, the word vindicated, etc.), but this was the most obvious to my mind.
For me, AC A looked attractive at first but when I skimmed the passage I didn't remember anything about actual trials so once I got to AC C I knew it was right.
On blind review I reviewed the passage and confirmed that A wasn't right because the passage specifically said "no actual trials".
Right now, writing out the low res summaries really helps me to stay anchored to the passage.
Since the correct answer was not as comprehensive here, it seems important to note that the question stem asks about which answer choice "most accurately expresses the main point" rather than "most accurately and completely summarizes the passage".
I quickly determined E to be wrong because the word 'vindicated' felt too strong. Was this valid quick reasoning here, or does the use of that word not impact the answer being wrong?
I’m starting to think the whole “low-res” technique is kind of bullshit. I wouldn’t have thought to put the distinction between “actual trials” and experiments simulating trials into a low-res summary. And frankly I don’t think the guy explaining this passage to us did that either. Honestly at this point it just seems more viable for me to use retention & looking back at the text.
If we can't mark up the text like Kevin can retention is def the move for me too. My strat is reiterating the main points of the passage after every paragraph so I don't get lost in the sauce.
nah fr shits nothing to smirk bout, i dont rly do a "low res" I just remember in my head what and where and go from there and if I rly need to ill look back at the passage. this q stumped me b/c the author mentioned implications of it and I thought the main point would mention that rip
@smirker47 not bs as not everyone has the same retention skills. also the point is to create a mental heuristic for structure, so when u read different questions that are particular, u have a better chance of remembering where something is or if it were to be mentioned.
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Narrowed it down to A and C, then detected the trap in A and eliminated thankfully! The text search box is a lifesaver
When I saw the wording "vindicated" in answer choice E, this seemed to me to imply that there was a previous challenge/argument against the value of the technique, therefore requiring the passage to support the beliefs of the lawyers. However, since this alternative viewpoint/challenge to the belief of stealing thunder was never established, the wording "vindicated" in the answer choice indicated to me that E was incorrect. "Vindicated" is a very strong word which is why it caught my attention (and raised red flags) initially while I was answering the questions.
Also important to note, regarding answer choice E, that the research itself did NOT identify the general limitations of the strategy's effectiveness. That part came entirely from the author's perspective, in the final paragraph, and was unrelated to any of the research he referenced. There are other problems with E of course (research was not designed for this purpose, the word vindicated, etc.), but this was the most obvious to my mind.
Nailed it! We got this :)
whatever
For me, AC A looked attractive at first but when I skimmed the passage I didn't remember anything about actual trials so once I got to AC C I knew it was right.
On blind review I reviewed the passage and confirmed that A wasn't right because the passage specifically said "no actual trials".
Right now, writing out the low res summaries really helps me to stay anchored to the passage.
Cheap ass trick, I'll remember it next time
I always give the language of the Answer choices the benefit of the doubt, need to be more critical of weird wording like in E.
actual trials punched me in the face
I snap-clicked C when I read it without going to D or E. I definitely would have struggled with the choice if I had read E, though.
A totally got me, and then as soon as I hit submit I realized that the "actual trials" made it a trap, smh.
Should have went with my gut, C felt right but chose A instead...
yeouch
be so for real...
Since the correct answer was not as comprehensive here, it seems important to note that the question stem asks about which answer choice "most accurately expresses the main point" rather than "most accurately and completely summarizes the passage".
@Rena12345 I have failed so many RC main point questions by picking summaries over the actual argument 😑
Understanding that it’s asking about the argument has been a huge help.
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so in lsat terms, i should treat vindicate as definitively proving something?
The word "held" in the right answer was throwing me off.
@PranjalChaudhary why?
got it right and 34 seconds under time im so cracked
i be so happy when i get 1 question correct lol
I quickly determined E to be wrong because the word 'vindicated' felt too strong. Was this valid quick reasoning here, or does the use of that word not impact the answer being wrong?
chat I think RC is my stronger suit compared to LR
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
The LSAC can suck my ass and balls for this question. Probably the most difficult main point question I have ever encountered in 6 months of studying.
I’m starting to think the whole “low-res” technique is kind of bullshit. I wouldn’t have thought to put the distinction between “actual trials” and experiments simulating trials into a low-res summary. And frankly I don’t think the guy explaining this passage to us did that either. Honestly at this point it just seems more viable for me to use retention & looking back at the text.
If we can't mark up the text like Kevin can retention is def the move for me too. My strat is reiterating the main points of the passage after every paragraph so I don't get lost in the sauce.
Thanks for the feedback boss
nah fr shits nothing to smirk bout, i dont rly do a "low res" I just remember in my head what and where and go from there and if I rly need to ill look back at the passage. this q stumped me b/c the author mentioned implications of it and I thought the main point would mention that rip
@smirker47 not bs as not everyone has the same retention skills. also the point is to create a mental heuristic for structure, so when u read different questions that are particular, u have a better chance of remembering where something is or if it were to be mentioned.