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LR pattern of getting 2nd half of section wrong...Please help me understand why?!I've noticed that when I practice questions on LR I consistently get the harder half wrong and the easier half right. Does any one have advice for ho…
... weakens the assumption leading to making the conclusion less ... , how are you able to weaken an argument if you cannot identify the ... choices are easier to see relative to the harder questions ... gap in the argument that needs something done to it depending ... -
how to consistently score in mid 170s?I received a score of 171 in 3 of my last 5 PTs, but I'm having trouble getting over this hump. My goal score is a 173 based on the new T-14 medians,…
... you need to tighten up in LR to stay closer to your ... You know what it means to weaken an argument, so you’re not misunderstanding ... ’t adapting their strategies to account for their increased ... , and a simplistic approach to time management strategy work great ... -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... . . ." does indeed result in an inference of "the less . . . ... something like, "happiness tends to increase with household income ... Maybe we're asked to weaken an argument that claims that job ... hours worked per week. An answer introducing a threshold ... -
1 month until the testHello everyone, I am planning on taking the June 2022 LSAT… I have been studying for a while… I am having a hard time getting my practice test scores…
... conditional logic, causal logic, how to weaken an argument, etc etc.)
... "what can I do to get as many questions correct ... If you want, feel free to schedule a free consultation with ... if you're not ready to purchase sessions, hopefully we'll ... -
PT11.S2.Q26 - Why should the government, rather than industry or universitiesWhy is C wrong? Wouldn't the uncertainty of who is handling the networks still be an issue if the government funded? **Admin Note: Edited title. P…
Absolutely! To weaken an argument, the answer has to undermine the main conclusion somehow, which only E does. C is an additional consideration which doesn't weaken the specific conclusion that it must be the government to provide money for supercomputers. -
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…
... unrepresentative sample sizes are way to weaken an argument.
I've definitely ... the exact question. Definitely possible to come across but infrequent. -
Some Pointers on Weakening: You can weaken by showing *inconsistency*I noticed a few posts asking for tips on weaken questions, and was in the middle of writing a response. But I thought this would make more sense as a…
... struggling with level 4 and 5 weaken questions, this might be helpful ... matter, when weakening an argument, we're primarily trying to weaken the reasoning of ... actually several ways by which one can weaken the reasoning of an argument.
RC Annotation Method and BR (GNP vs. Human Indicators passage)Hey guys after watching Nicole Hopkins' webinar on RC Methods and Jimmy Quicksilver's webinar on RC Question Types and Tips I thought it would be hel…
... “each of the following is an argument in favor of HI except ... just one of the ways they used to support his position.
to weaken his argument.
C) Wrong ... up by this.
5) “The primary function of the ...Question Regarding Weaken and Strengthen QuestionsHello. Lately I have been having a lot of trouble with grasping what exactly I am supposed to be doing with Weaken and Strengthen Questions. I unders…
... concept is to find an answer choice that will either weaken or strengthen ... Question 15 from "Weaken Questions Problem Set 5" as an example.
to weaken the argument above.
C ...What's the most LSAT way to weaken/strengthen this commonly featured argument?premise: Group A took medicine X. premise: Group B did not take medicine X. BUT identical results were found in both groups. conclusion: Hence, X …
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I'm trying to approach this in a formulaic ... is the most LSAT way to strengthen(assumption)/weaken the argument above?Ways to strengthen/weaken causal relations weaken: a cause b a there b not there b there a not there Strengthen: a cause b a there b there b not there a not there a not…
weaken: a cause b
... the above? Are there other ways to strengthen/weaken?Posting on Behalf of a 7Sage User: How to identify the main conclusion in an argument?**[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]** Are there any tricks to iden…
**[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]**
Are there any tricks to identify main conclusion in an argument other than the indicators?AMA with Sage NotMyName (148 to 174) hosted by J.Y. Ping | Tuesday, December 11 | 7pm ET<center><h3><strong><u>AMA with Sage @NotMyName hosted by @"J.Y. Ping"</u></strong></h3> <h4><u>Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7 p.m. EST</u></h4><sm…
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High 150s consistently to mid 160s consistently (12 months ... understanding all the ways to weaken/strengthen a causal argument; basically everything ... were very conservative (miss 5 per LR). So when ...Strengthening Causal ReasoningWhen it comes to strengthening causal reasoning, I understand that offering other instances where a cause leads to an effect (cause -> effect) will a…
Yes. There are 5 ways to attack a causal argument on the LSAT. Show:
to just make up your own causal arguments then weaken/strengthen ... should be bringing those attacks to bear... like an automatic reaction.How to approach NA questions ... HELP!Hi guys, I'm currently working through the NA questions and I am having a hard time understanding the concepts with bridging and blocking. I kno…
... that NA questions help strengthen an argument by a little. Barely. But ... that I need to weaken the argument when I get to the answer choices ... ? Could someone better explain this to me?5 Reasons to Ditch LSAT this Weekend :)Hey fellow 7sagers : ) I am seeing a lot of posts about people knowing they are not ready for the test but still taking it or realizing by answer…
... score of past 3-5 correctly timed stimulated practice ... within plus or minus 5 of your ideal score. ... ready.
#5) Maybe I can score a ... I have yet to hear a more than 5 point jump), ...
I would like to add an inspiring story for people who ...Causation Question StrategyWould somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything? Thanks! On weakening questi…
... - B happened prior to A/Reversal of Cause and ... Competing Results
5. Proof the entire occurrence was ... strengthen or weaken an argument, but is not sufficient support for an argument)
5. Block Coincidence A/BWhen to be wary of conditional statements in ACs?Hi guys, This is something I've sort of noticed with BR'ing a lot of logical reasoning - it seems that depending on the question type, an answer c…
... depending on the question type, an answer choice that is a ... LR question types where seeing an answer choice that is phrased ... a weakening question and read an AC that begins with " ... that "some" is strong enough to weaken the argument.)
Just trying ...Causation argument (Correlation vs. Coincidence)Hi guys, Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving break! I just had a quick question on Causation arguments. I know there are several ways …
... I know there are several ways to weaken a correlation/coincidence - causation ... a single coincidence (as opposed to correlation) as the support ... , would it be safe to assume the answer will most ... the correct answer was not an alternate cause?
...Rare argument form: the "Tether" assumptionHey everyone, Across my studies, one thing that I have tried to do with LR is to look at arguments as repetitions of older forms of arguments. Tryi…
... . This post will be dedicated to an argument form I have tentatively called ... /> We might also be asked to weaken this argument structure.
Pt 51 ... form to memory. Carrying an understanding of a argument form forward is an important ...PT63.S1.Q1 - Backyard gardeners who want to increaseLogical Reasoning Help: PT63.S1.Q1 (and Q2) PT63.S1.Q1 - I am confused as to how this is a **strengthen question**. The prompt (if I’m not mist…
... ’m not mistaken) is an inference type: “which one ... most logically completes the argument?” I would appreciate any ... me to understand. To weaken the argument, I would need to find an alternate ... of the answer choices seemed to provide alternate causes (?) Again ...Any advice on Strengthens and Weaknesses of an argument?Hi everyone I have been struggling with finding the strengthens but mostly the weakness of an argument? Any tips on how to master it? Because I been …
Hi everyone I have been struggling with finding the strengthens but mostly the weakness of an argument? Any tips on how to master it? Because I been practicing and practicing and still struggling with the section. :(18 things I learned while BRing LRIn case this helps anyone: 1. When down to 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees, pick the one that matches the degree of the concl…
... /> 1. When down to 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees, pick ... the correct thing.
5. If you're confused when ... in an argument that strikes you as just plain weak, say to yourself ... else the shitty argument has no leg to stand on in ...PT88.S2.Q24 - Until recently, experts have been unable to identify the artistI listened to JY's BR call on this question ( https://7sage.com/discussion/#/discussion/21699 ). I don't get why he was so dismissive of answer ch…
... say it weakens the argument. An alternative explanation as to why the artist ... painting it himself) serves to weaken the argument that painter of the painting ... model. I mean, he's an artist, completely reasonable that he ...Road to 170+: Exit Strategy *Long Read on a strategy to help you attain a 170+ Score*In June 1941 Nazi Germany made an ill-fated attempt at invading Russia. Buoyed by their quick success in France, they launched the greatest invasion …
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Let's take Weaken, Strengthen, Sufficient and Pseudo Sufficient ... group of questions asks you to analyze an argument in the stimulus and ... or weakness, while weaken will ask you to widen that gap.
What I wish I knew before 1L. Reflections from a Harvard Law StudentHello everyone, I hope you're all well. I know that many of you are either in the midst of LSAT prep or gearing up to go to law school. This is a …
... re-reading the same paragraph 5 times and not knowing ... these projects require you to make an argument for legal questions usually about ... outline accordingly.
**5. What are outlines? There are ... school is beneficial in many ways. It gives you a ...Impossible to get an answer for this: Can online/Flex LSAT be taken on a non-full screen?!?! Hey you guys, I've seen some questions and answers regarding whether LSAT Flex can be taken on full-screen. I was not able to find any answers…
... , but instead I have an 27inch iMac. My screen ... back and forth just to click on the next ... kind people who have an experience with taking LSAT ... were you able to **adjust the screen size to your preference?** ... I might have to find some ways to rent a laptop if ...Strategy for Weaken/Strengthen QuestionsI have heard people say that using the "and" and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them arrive at the right answer. The str…
... "and" and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them ... when you are asked to strengthen the argument, you say "and" at ... , and when you are asked to weaken the argument, you say "but" at ... you use it (perhaps with an example)?Defining a causal relationshipPrior to the LSAT I've never really considered why A causes B. I'm very unsure of my definition of a causal relationship and would like to put it out…
... an argument has a causal relationship in weakening questions, there are 3 ways to weaken ... that relationship
Provides an alternative cause
Provides an ... />
To weaken this relationship, the author provides an example of the ...Not doing so wellhey guys, This is a question for you folks who have been through most of the lessons. I have been working through the syllabus and i am curren…
... MP is absolutely critical to consistently answering LR argument questions correctly.
an argument. After reading the stem, you need to proceed to the ... . Then just write out several ways to weaken the relationship between the premises ...
