bump what?
I know it's important to play earlier--the sooner, the better. However, ultimately, could it make or break admission decision. For example, if I took the February exam, and submitted my application earlier, will this have any bearing on admission decisions? For example, I if applied in December, would I have likely received a different admission decision if I had applied in February or during the last cycle?
What would the necessary assumption be? I already perceived the correlation-causation flaw but couldn't fit that as an answer choice in this necessary assumption question type
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If I applied late in the cycle, does this significantly decrease my chances of getting into a particular school? For example if i applied earlier or later, would that significantly impact my admission chances. So if I used the same profile I applied for which I applied for October for February, would I likely be rejected or waitlisted if I had applied sooner?
Defendants who can afford expensive private defense lawyers have a lower conviction rate than those who rely on court-appointed public defenders. This explains why criminals who commit lucrative crimes like embezzlement or insider trading are more successful at avoiding conviction than are street criminals.
in terms of being selected. Is a 150 is as bad as it looks or does the percentile matter more, hence is actually higher than the score number @
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Can someone please explain to me what's wrong with this argument?
Con: The amount of sleep one gets has minimal correlation to the amount of anxiety and depression he or she feels
Prem: A study showed that the top 5% of sleepers have the same level of anxiety and depression as those who are the bottom 5%
Here's the passage:
A study recently published in a leading magazine showed that, surprisingly, those who are in the top 5 percent in terms of the amount of sleep they get daily, have on average, about the same level of anxiety and depression as those who are in the bottom 5%. This proves conclusively that the amount of sleep one gets has minimal correlation to the amount of anxiety and depression one feels?
What's wrong with this argument and or support?
I still don't understand why B is correct. Wouldn't an alternative reasons WEAKEN this argument because the argument is claiming that TELEPHONES is the cause of the rash, not other devices. So the fact that other devices may be responsible for this, that would weaken the author's conclusion, correct?
I know speed comes with accuracy, but I am having trouble over 15 questions per LR section. I usually run out of time between 13-15 questions. I know I can't answer every single question, but I at least would like to have time to answer 20 per LR and I'll take random guesses with the remaining ones
is B not right also because the conclusion says "it tends to promote..." which gives the impression that it doesn't ALWAYS promote it, which therefore if B were then if you negated B it wouldn't destroy the argument if they "weren't " the only factors>?
I think you misunderstood me. I know he hasn't made ALL video explanations for every single question. I'm referring to the video explanations he did make. For example, PT71-#1, I can't hear the volume, but I can see him actually taking the test. Usually he has a video explanation where I can't see him. On some of the prep tests. however, I'm actually able to see him take the test (I guess he records himself to show us how it's done), but I cannot hear anything. I hope this makes sense
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I am having trouble with getting video explanations for certain LR questions. It only allows me to see "Jy video explantion" of him actually working on the problem, and there's no volume to hear the explanation? Please fix this problem ASAP. Thank you
@.hopkins
Did I diagram these conditionals correctly???? Please help!
J will arrive before either M or N, but not both
N-----J------M or M----J----N
J will arrive after M or before N, but not both
N----M---J or J---N---M
Okay, so you're saying these two ideas are identical in meaning in terms of diagramming?
1. Either F or L, but not both, will go before M
2. L will go before F or G, but not both
Oh, so it doesn't matter which format I use to diagram them?
Thanks. That makes sense. I finally got it, I think :)
I don't know if I'm overthinking it, or the diagrams truly represent different ideas. Logically, they both seem equivalent to be, just diagrammed differently.
What's the difference between these two ideas?
1. Either F or L, but not both, will go before M
2. L will go before F or G, but not both
Are these the same ideas? or represent different concepts?
I diagrammed these ideas in different forms. Can you let me know if my diagramming is merely aesthetic or it symbolizes some other idea
DIAGRAM 1:
1. F---M
L---M
F---M---L or L---M--F
DIAGRAM 2:
F----M
L---M
F----------M
F----------L
or
M--------F
L-----------F
I've been reading the LSAT trainer and am a little confused about the diagramming of the bi-conditional.
One question was: L will go before J if and only if L is after G. I diagrammed this as follows: L--J (----) G---L--J. However, the answer sheet has two different answers This:: L--J (----) G---L--J. and this: J---L---G. I don't understand the later. Is this supposed to be the contropsoitive or something?
Wouldn't answer choice B be considered a sufficient assumption answer type? I honestly strongly felt it was the right answer, but I felt it made the argument perfect, which is why I ended up hesitantly choosing C. I thought C could have been a necessary assumption answer
This question reminds me of that voicemail weaken question
Are there any other LSAT questions that reflects this flaw? In order for me to understand it, I think I need to see it from a different topic or angle, because I didn't even interpret the flaw correctly
Hello,
For some odd reason, I am having trouble with mastering sufficient assumption questions, despite watching explanation videos. However, I tend to perform very well on necessary assumption questions--it seems much easier to me. Do any have advice or tips or strategies that help get SA questions right consistently. I'm tired of skipping over SA questions because they hurt my score :(
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Has anyone ever taken the February LSAT? If so, did you find it more or less challenging than the other scheduled LSAT dates? Were the logic games any different than normal? I was told they have at least one weird or unusual game for February exams? is this true?
moriahcenance607
Hello,
What logic form are these? ? And how would you translate this into logic as well as obtain its contrapositive?
I will run for office or I will shut my mouth. I ran for office. Thus, I didn't shut my mouth
If I am literate, then I can read and write. I can read but I can't write. Thus I am not literate
I agree that I most certainly need to take a break from the LSAT, which I am. However, in the mean time I'm trying to work on logic or establishing validity. I've done numerous random worksheets online and in this course on validity and logic. 8/10, I'm getting the logic right as far as drawing valid conclusions and negating statements, drawing could be true and must be true inferences from the logic. However, although I am seemingly able to to identify the the valid and invalid argument forms when it's in its form (for example, A--->B, A--m--> B, etc.), I have a hard time consistently identifying them when I see them in REAL LR questions. Why is that? Almost every quiz I take on drawing valid conclusions, I pretty much nail it. But when it comes to the LR questions such as SA and MBT, or even parallel flaw/reasoning questions, I tend to get the answer wrong. Why is that? Is this normal?
Although I struggle with consistency identifying these arguments in complicated passages, I do tend to recognize them in easier forms. Hopefully this helps someone in need of a better understanding of this particular concept
I really can't wait to be done with this exam. I'm starting to get a headache every time I see a question. I feel like I've put a lot of time and energy into this exam but am not getting the results I want. I gave up on trying to score in the high 160s. Hell, I'll be happy with a solid 155, but it seems impossible to achieve, despite my efforts. I am not reconsidering going to law school at all, but I really wish I could just get past this rough patch in my life, known as the LSAT. I feel like I'm in a bind. On one hand, I can't just say F it because if my score is below average, I doubt if I can get into a decent school. On the other hand, I'm struggling to get into the 150s, Lord help me!
This question is a PERFECT example of if you don't know the flaw before looking at the answer choices, you're likely to to select an attractive wrong answer. I struggle with the LSAT but this particular question was very easy to me because 1. I recognized the flaw 2. I understood what the word equivocation means. Too bad I don't come across enough of these types of questions on the LSAT lol
How do I get a list of all video explanations (or at least the available ones) in the question bank? When I click on the explanation it merely says "discuss" I want a video explanation
moriahcenance607
I erroneously chose the wrong answer because of the word "reject". I knew the argument was committing an absence of evidence argument/flaw. However, I felt "reject the possibility that" was too strong because I felt just because the author didn't mention it doesn't mean he rejected it. He may have simply not thought about it. It's not like someone brought up the idea and he rejected it.
LSAT Prep Test 26 (September 1998) - S3 - Question 10
I initially was going to select D. However, i eliminated it because it says "reject the possibility"--but it never REJECTED it. just because you haven't found something to prove it, doesn't mean you reject other proofs. Can someone help me understand why my reasoning is flawed? I ended up selecting B, but only because I wasn't too sure about B word usage.
I was able to get to answer choice D by the last sentence alone
Thank you @ . I'm not sure why my prep test says "September 2009, Test form: 92609
Thank you for responding and I appreciate you all for helping us students out. As far as "look at how you're asking or what you're asking, because a little effort on your part goes a long way with us". I'm not sure what to say about this because, as far as I know, I have always asked for help nicely. Perhaps you could point out where I was rude or seemingly had a "rude tone," when communicating with anyone, because I am certainly unaware of it and would not want to offend someone, especially those who are trying to help me. Maybe you could give me some advice on "how to answer questions" or "how to put a little effort on my part," because I most certainly always want to come off as pleasant @
PT58, sept 2009. The question is about democracy and popular artwork
I would like to know how to diagram Q#19, Sec5 from Sept 2009 LSAT. I've been looking at this question for hours and still don't see how to connect these ideas to make it a sufficient assumption
Why are my questions not being answered? People who posted later than me seem to get a response first, and this has happened to me on several occasions. What's going on?
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I am having a hard time understanding why E is correct while B is incorrect. Can someone help me understand this logic or frame of thought? Thank you
http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-58-section-4-question-19/
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If I upgrade, but then change my mind for whatever reason, am I able to get a full refund for the upgrade, if I decide I no longer want it?
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Can someone please explain to me why A is the correct answer but all others are wrong. I initially chose C, and I don't see how it's wrong.
http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-58-section-4-question-03/
All Librarians enjoy spending time organizing books. Since Susan enjoys spending time organizing books, I imagine she's a librarian.
It is well known know that Yahoo Corporation has slashed the amount it pays in salaries by 6 percent this year. Since Jeff works at Yahoo, his salary was reduced by 6 percent.
Are these different flaws or the same?
Precisely, sometimes those questions can be very confusing, and I have a hard time eliminating the correct answer, since they are so similar
Semi, I'm almost finished with 7sage and I recently bought the LSAT trainer
I usually get like a 11/12 in LR and probably 13/14 in Logic Games and 12/13 in RC
Hello,
I am having trouble with diagramming this
https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-58-section-1-question-25/
I'm having trouble with this question
Hello,
I'm having trouble with understanding how to properly diagram this to get to the right answer. I initially chose A, but apparently the correct answer is D. But I'm not sure as to why.
So what if I want to apply to a school whose deadline is before I get my score back?
Hello, will my file be reviewed without an LSAT score?
How hard is it to get at least a 155 on the LSAT?