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Three Ways to Weaken?What are the three ways to weaken an argument again? I only remember alternative hypothesis. I swear there was a lesson that taught this but I don't …
What are the three ways to weaken an argument again? I only remember alternative hypothesis. I swear there was a lesson that taught this but I don't remember which one. -
PT18.S2.Q6 - A study was designed to establish which effect...Aren't there two main ways to weaken an argument? Either by going for the premises (contradicting them) or showing why the conclusion doesn't necessa…
Aren't there two main ways to weaken an argument? Either by going for the ... -
Weakening questions on Newer LSATsThis might be common knowledge and I have certainly come across this in the core curriculum, but did not quite grasp what is meant. I am realizing th…
... g., argument that appeals to an analogous case, argument that appeals to science, argument by ... in mind. There are various ways to weaken an argument depending on the type of ... to add more types of arguments and systematic strategies used to attack an argument ... -
Does "No Cause, No effect" strengthen/weaken causation logic?For causation logic, I know for strengthen questions, there are a few ways to strength an argument 1. eliminate alternative cause 2. when cause h…
... there are a few ways to strength an argument
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And similarly for weaken question,
does ... weaken that argument? I would think not, because there are other ways ... causation logic and ways to strengthen/weaken causation would ... -
"Some/many" ALWAYS trap AC in weaken Q's?Hey all, I've noticed a trend where I feel that almost all answer choices with the word "many" or "some" are WRONG in weaken questions. I think th…
... or "some" are WRONG in weaken questions. I think the general ... 1, it's very hard to weaken an argument with just one instance of ... right answer choice for a weaken question?
Also, ... I'm curious to hear your thoughts for RC weaken questions. Does ... -
Weaken questionsHi guys, One question ! I am actually not understanding how I should approach Weakening questions. I understand that you have to identify the prem…
... . I understand that you have to identify the premise (s) and ... Power Score the book said to weaken an argument by attacking a premise or ... -
Do explanation sentences in an argument offer support?If a sentence gives an explanation, does this mean the sentence offers support? I've run into this issue twice on argument part questions. 70.1.17 wa…
... into this issue twice on argument part questions. 70.1. ...
As an example I've made a simple argument:
I've tried to make an argument where you have a clear ... explaining sentence give support to anything? Is an explanation the same ... -
Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
... assumptions the argument makes, the weaker the argument
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5. Strengthening Questions
- The answer ... . You are asked to use the 5 answer choices to show or provide ... -
Weakening questionsThese are by far the hardest and most difficult type of LR questions for me. As soon as they turn into 3/5 stars in difficulty or greater I start mis…
... can begin learning ways to weaken the argument.
One way to weaken a causal ... . Or, show that there is an alternate cause which causes the ... /> For conditional conclusions, you can weaken an argument by showing that if the ... -
Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... , it's a great way to weaken an argument."
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> So ... premise pretty much weakens the argument completely.
And I ... happen and it was a 5 star question. I basically got ... moment I was so used to an answer choice that attacks the ... -
Help with Weakening QuestionsI am struggling quite a bit with weaken questions. Are you able to offer any advice on how best to approach and solve these, and maybe share your me…
... to conclusion relationship. If you get stuck, re-clarify the argument. For weaken ... ... we want to make the conclusion less ... you should flash the 5 ways to weaken a causal argument and use those as ... -
LR Study Guide*I was sent this LR study guide a couple of months ago from a fellow 7Sager and it has been very helpful. It's not as detailed as some of the others…
... , arguments are good and bad. An argument is considered “good” insofar as ... assumptions the argument makes, the weaker the argument
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It ... and the conclusion, it is an argument which makes zero assumptions so ... -
LR Section FrameworkI find that the LR section tests four fundamental aspects: I. Our ability to make inferences Which it tests through Most Strongly Supported, Mus…
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II. Our ability to support an argument
Which it tests through ... .
III. Our ability to weaken an argument
Which it tests through ... something fundamental about my ability to support an argument. Now I can focus ... -
Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... there ever a case where an answer choice DOES directly attack ... was BR'ing an exam): "When answer choices seem to attack a ... , it's a great way to weaken an argument."
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ClarificationCan someone clarify the distinction between necessary assumption and sufficient assumption questions. I’ve been reading too in to it and it’s gone ov…
... in to it and it’s gone over my head. Also, to weaken an argument ... , you want to find an answer choice that is ... -
PT F97.S3.Q18 - new record has been set for the number of murders committedCould someone help me understand how AC E counters the city officials response? On another note, I have a tendency to want to set off either the …
... , I have a tendency to want to set off either the sufficient ... if'_ statements in order to prove that they will work ... that even required for a weaken question or is the _ ... '_ possibility of an idea taking place enough to weaken an argument?
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My progress for weakening questions and its success is going downhill. Helppp.Tips?Hi all! I have been doing well with the concepts behind how to weaken an argument. Don't attack the premise or conclusion, rather thin out and weaken…
... with the concepts behind how to weaken an argument. Don't attack the premise ... out and weaken the support structure. However, I seem to get it ... -
disproportionate sample size as answerCan someone please explain when the answer to a LR question would be 'X is considering too small of a sample size'? I feel like these are never the a…
Can someone please explain when the answer to a LR question would be 'X is considering too small of a sample size'? I feel like these are never the answer yet are valid ways to weaken the argument.
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some/many in answer choicesHey everyone, I am really confused about the use of 'many' (or some) in LR answer choices. In some cases many/some is dismissed as insignificant bec…
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So if 'some' suffices to weaken an argument-- what about #8 in pt ... ." This one does not weaken the argument because it is only several ... this answer choice wreck the argument, even if it is only ... -
Some opinions needed: Taking PTs 1 - 75 under timed conditionsMy plan is to take every single PT(1-75) under timed conditions, BR every single questions on every single PT, designating notebooks to BR, meaning w…
... much all day everyday to just do LSAT, still ... I do not want to practice like the average ... give myself the chance to not score in the ... me every possible chance to score in 170's. ... world argumentation for example, to weaken an argument I attacked the premise, ... -
Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... use an analogy improperly. They'll analogize X to Y. ... can compare fast moving cars to fast moving planes - ... any given time.
To weaken an argument by analogy: Show that the ... all that similar.
To strengthen an argument by analogy: Show that ... -
PT60.S1.Q13 - many economists claim that financial rewardsWhy is B incorrect? How does C weaken the argument? Thanks! https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-60-section-1-question-13
... something like "most" in order to weaken an argument. In other words, "many" could ... still conceivably weaken an argument even though it does virtually nothing to prove anything ... the answer choice's power to weaken are alone just about enough ... -
How much can I imporve my LSAT?I know this is a common topic, however I'm new to this forum sooooo I figured I might as well share my diagnostic and see if anyone has any advice or…
... of someone being tested on an unknown, foreign language for ... , what it means to weaken an argument as opposed to weakening a premise, intersection ... the LSAT, everything will begin to change.
... is generally the easiest to master of all the ... -
Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
I would love to see an example of the LSAC attacking a premise to weaken an argument, if anyone finds one please PM me the citation. -
Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... the LSAC attacking a premise to weaken an argument, if anyone finds one ... ? I would really like to hear if you think this ... I think if I was to see this in real life ... " . I'd be curious to see that.
Let me ... . I am really curious to hear your thoughts on this ... -
Weakening questionsWhat is the difference between making the premises less supportive of the conclusion and attacking the premises? Wouldn’t attacking the premises redu…
... simple argument structure goes like: bc of X, therefore Y. To ...
There are many ways to weaken this argument, we'll just pick a ... true, thus inherently weakened the argument, even though maybe just ... for sure "weakens" the argument bc the premise is no ... -
I have a general question about how you guys feel about the testFirst of all, sorry I post so much, we are very slow at work during this time of the year. I spend all my time studying, on this form and on Reddit. …
I find it easier to weaken an argument, even though you're really ... . Not sure why I have an easier time with one. :sweat_smile ... in difficulty, but just enough to make me prefer weakening questions. -
Weaken questionsHi guys, One question ! I am actually not understanding how I should approach Weakening questions. I understand that you have to identify the prem…
... Power Score the book said to weaken an argument by attacking a premise or ... don't constitute an argument. The way the premise attempts to support a ... conclusion is the whole crux of what defines an argument ... -
Weaken questionsHi guys, One question ! I am actually not understanding how I should approach Weakening questions. I understand that you have to identify the prem…
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To weaken a causation or phenom/hypothesis argument, (1) introduce an alternative explanation ... author's explanation less plausible. To weaken an argument by analogy, look for a ... just try to keep an open mind. Be careful not to dismiss an answer ... -
Timing issues... so frustratedHey guys, How do you improve timing, especially with LR and LG? Is it something that just comes naturally with tons of practice? Do you just get f…
... actively read each stimulus to ID the argument parts and how ... hand, you shouldn't try to weaken an argument if the stem says " ... Second, you need to understand the structure of an argument if you want ... to complete it or ...
