I'm not sure about this one, and I'm having a very tough time seeing why the correct answer is correct.

Link: http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-question-11/

One way to approach the question "what is real?" is to say that something is real IF AND ONLY IF that thing is posited by the most explanatory powerful theory of the science. Most scientific theories have things posited as real only on theoretical grounds. Therefore, the approach described is flawed.

What I am looking for: This is PSA question, so we need to link up the premise to the conclusion. If something is posited as real only on theoretical grounds, then it isn't a part of the most explanatory powerful theory. That's what I anticipated, but I'm not that confident about it.

Answer A: We don't care about enhancing a theory.

Answer B: This is the correct answer, but I don't really see what it's doing. Doesn't this answer choice assume that there is an overlap between the "most explanatory powerful theory of the science" and "most scientific theories contain only theoretically posited entities?" Why couldn't the "most explanatory powerful theory of the science" be in the group of non-theoretically posited entities (i.e. only in the group of practically posited entities?) That doesn't seem like an unreasonable assumption.

Answer C: I think this is kind of like answer A. We don't care about enhancement of a theory.

Answer D: OK, but this doesn't seem like a sufficient assumption. Plus, are the entities real?

Answer E: I don't think this is it because the author thinks this reasoning is flawed, so this doesn't seem like a sufficient assumption.

I'm scoring in the low 160s. I'm going to take June 2016 for sure this time since it's probably the only time I can commit 60+ hours a week

I'm trying to get 5+ more points in the coming 18 weeks.

1) It's arbitrary but does anyone have advice for how to stay motivated and not postpone again?

2) What do you do when you're not studying? (e.g. 30 mins treadmills/walking during breaks )

I don't think we can draw any valid inferences from the following two statements, but Manhattan LR says we can (pg.412)

1. Some cars are sedans, and some cars are red.

2. Most children play sports, and some children play instruments.

But no, we can't draw any valid inferences from them right??

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I have a question about a certain topic I'm getting confused with. Basically For example - If H goes to Y, then G will go to X. Does that mean that if G goes to Y, H can't go to X?

I understand the contrastive concept is A -> B --- /B -> /A but is that all to it?

I feel as if I'm missing some major concept or lesson?

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Can someone guide me to the lesson that talks about the key words, I got the for,since, because one but key words like yet, however etc. which lesson is that?

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Can somebody please point me in the directions of games that are similar to this one? Thanks!

https://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-77-section-3-game-4/

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I am scheduled to take the February administration and have a problem. (Don't we all?) For weeks, I've been hitting my target score range (157-160). However, the last two PT's I've taken (74 & 75) have been downhill for me. 150 & 153. (I haven't changed my diet or exercise routines since I was achieving my desired scores). I'm not sure how to handle this/react to it, as the exam is less than two weeks away and the last thing I want to do is postpone taking the exam since I want to apply for Fall admission.

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Hello I wanted to know how I can get faster at doing logic games and not miss inferences . I have been looking at videos and trying to repeat them and I do but it is not quite becoming second nature completely

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What would you pick? get a JD comped at a non ranked school or pay sticker at 25-35 ranked school ("brand"). Your end goal is to start your own practice (not) get a "job".

I was curious to know if there are any comparative reading passages for practice? So far from the lesson plan I have not seen any!

I totally understand the difference between these two question types. However, when SA questions are not logic based, I pick the answer choice that keeps the conclusion 100% in tact, similar to NA questions.

By doing this, I am getting at least 80% correct and I just started to use this method. However, if this method will backfire on future questions, I will stop doing this despite the good accuracy. And, I do not want to start bad habits because they are so hard to break.

Can someone please chime in and tell me what you fellow 7 Sage students' think about this strategy?

http://classic.7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-75-section-1-question-18/

Is it wrong to make this assumption? I think this is an interesting point and if you dont mind, look at PT 75-Section1-#18. I'm assuming the chief of police oversees many precincts, if 7/10 of the precincts under his watch were accepting gifts, isn't it safe to assume that an investigation into the other precincts would be okay? I mean, it seems like a "reasonable assumption" in my opinion. Or maybe the word "graft" just threw me off that I didn't even think B) was possible, B) seems like an uncommon/blatantly obvious kind of flaw that you would think is wrong. To say the accusations are unfounded doesn't make a lot of sense if the chief of police oversees many precincts. I know we can't assume the chief of police sees multiple precincts, but it feels as if it's say to assume this because it happens in real life? Just like say saying it's reasonable to assume a biologist would work in a lab because this happens in real life. Any insight?

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I need your help again. If a diversity statement is optional (I don't think it's required anywhere), should we submit one? And if everything in the statement is fairly obvious to the adcom (race, upbringing, background etc)?

Thank you so much!

Out of PTs 52-71, which ones do you feel have the toughest LGs (i.e. The ones to focus using the fool proof method on)?

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I am seeing lots of improvement with with RC and LR as I am a couple of weeks away from PTing. But surprisingly I am noticing the most difficulty with games. I try to do the fool proof method to the best of my ability but I guess the toughest part for me is still making inferences. I can redo a game multiple times, and I will understand it. But to be honest it is still hard for me to approach a game cold and be able to do it perfectly. It is 50/50, I either can or cannot no matter what type of game it is. I am not liking my odds here. What should I do? Like I have to look at explanations and videos before I attempt a majority of new games because I cannot make inferences at the rate that I want. This is really frustrating because I am improving quicker in RC than with games and I dont understand, I thought it would be the other way around. I am dependent on the game explanations. I mean what do I do at this point. Start with test 1 and do the games up until test 77? I spend all day going over 4-5 games this is crazy. I have to start taking exams in a few weeks.

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Since everything is released now from LSAC, I believe this question is fair game. Is there any way someone could direct me to a video explanation of the LG section from December 2015 exam? I think that would be PT 77. I usually score -2 or better in LG which carries my score, but the last two games in that section annihilated me in December. Game 4 was just difficult, but Game 3 was a "pattern game" (as it has been described on online threads).

Preferably a JY explanation because JY is my LSAT lord and savior, amen. But, if any video is online anywhere with a walk-through, I would love to know about it. Just worried a miscellaneous game like that may come up again, and I can't afford to blow the LG section twice in a row if I plan to matriculate in the fall.

PS - saw manhattan prep's diagram and that didn't help me much. Even with the questions, diagram, and answers in front of my face I couldn't figure out the strategy. Would prefer to see a video of someone else doing it.

Thanks in advance, 7Sagers.

Hey!! Does anyone have a word document or PDF form of each type of logical reasoning questions with like 20-50 question types of it. I'm trying to make a packet like this to drill and it's taking me forever! Someone have a kind soul..please haha

Hello!

I am seeking some advice from the 7Sage community on how to best prepare for a retake when I used up all the new practice tests. I recently took the December 2015 LSAT and did not receive the score I anticipated. I am retaking the exam in June 2016, however already went through Prep Tests 52 - 77 as well as the Superprep Books to study for the Dec 2015 test. I am planning on using the older Prep Tests for my practice tests, however am concerned that it will not be as reflective of my true score on actual test day.

Any advice on how I should best go about studying for the retake? Do you think it is beneficial to review the past PTs by each question? Or just focus more on testing with fresh, but older PTs?

Thank you very much!