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| argument | 6.9K | 14K |
| by | 26.1K | 34.8K |
| analogy | 548 | 694 |
| vs | 2.4K | 2.8K |
| counterexample | 52 | 89 |
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Guidance for Prep Testing Old vs New MaterialHello, I am planning on taking the January LSAT (maybe even the November test) and was hoping to gather some suggestions on how to approach prep t…
... more prevalent on current tests vs material that is antiquated/unrepresentative ... , I have to sign up by the 29th of this month ... -
So confused about test performance vs actual test score!!!!This is just venting.... so bear with me (or vent with me)! I took the October test and didn't get to finish the game section and it bothered me …
... there is such a mismatch vs my perceived performance. On PTs ... low for me. If going by how I feel I did ... -
Difference between "the author overlooks the possibility" vs "takes for granted that"Hi! Does anyone know the difference between, "the author overlooks the possibility" vs "takes for granted that" and how can I differentiate it when l…
Hi! Does anyone know the difference between, "the author overlooks the possibility" vs "takes for granted that" and how can I differentiate it when looking at an argument? Thanks! -
Lessons on Set vs Superset?Anybody know of any lessons or have any advice on sets vs supersets? Feeling discouraged by PT 89. Q's 9 & 22 are mainly the ones I just want a deepe…
... any advice on sets vs supersets? Feeling discouraged by PT 89. Q ... that JY has covered sets vs supersets more broadly in a ... -
PT79.S1.Q24 - Some computer scientists imagine that all...I was a little confused on why C is incorrect. The computer scientists simply say that they think they can make AI by encapsulating the information …
... think they can make AI by encapsulating the information contained in ... this as sort of an analogy or something, as it doesn ... correct in that given the argument without looking too much in ... bulk of the author's argument?
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PTF97.S3.Q13 - Treasure Hunter vs. ArchaeologistThe correct choice was B, I selected D. I found this statement really difficult to understand and even my BR took a while to do so if anyone can off…
... assumption in the archaeologist's argument, I also confused myself with ... /> TH: agrees with the statement by saying even though they have ... -
Argument Part - Answer Choices w/ AssumptionsIn the new version of the core curriculum, the way JY teaches Argument Part questions, he tells us to beware of answer choices that use language like…
... curriculum, the way JY teaches Argument Part questions, he tells us ... mentioned in the stimulus, it by definition cannot be an assumption ... played in the dispute above by the proposition that **frogs ... "assumption" role in the argument if it is explicitly stated ... -
Taking a 7Sage classHi! I took the June 2013 LSAT and got a decent score but I know I can do better. I did the Kaplan online class, which didn't really help me all that …
... weaken questions and the fantastic analogy of Goku and his energy ... what my previous instructor meant by "looking for that new word ... your knowledge of what an argument is, and when they throw ... comprehensive knowledge of what an argument is.
After ... -
PT57.S3.Q22 - democratic elections not fully subsidizedHey guys, I revisited one of my old PTs and got stuck at this question because I am not really understanding what the stimulus is saying. It's abo…
... the overall population). The argument's claim (remember to ... population.
The argument illicitly assumes however, that this ... Koch bros and George Soros vs. all the rest of ... B directly addresses this vulnerability by stating that political parties' ... -
Logical Reasoning QuestionEcologist: It is true that the solution of the problem of global warming will require important changes in the way we use fossil fuels over the long …
... 's my take on the argument:
The first sentence ... start of the author's argument. He doesn't really say ... environmental issue that was solved by the use of short-term ... . This example acts as an analogy - if short term solutions worked ... -
Causation - CorrelationHey guys! I've been meaning to ask if anyone could help me better understand this concept. I think I understand it but when I'm under timed condit…
... to know to evaluate the argument (i.e., it would be ... 't want to get fooled by a red herring. They don ... the past (after enough cause, vs. enough formal lawgic, whether you ... -
LSAT day dreamsI sometimes day dream of accidently getting the answer sheet on test day so I have all the answers. This happened to me on my midterm exam once. The…
... people gaming the system. The analogy that I want to present ... over (you could make an argument about poverty but typically the ... on the test is determined by some number of hours of ... students' potential. All LSAC does by providing for accommodations is placing ... -
Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
... the "slippery slope" argument is quite attractive. I ... of the policies (monetary vs. non-monetary). At the ... policy but I stand by my earlier statement ... believe the slippery slope argument presented can go towards ... be pursued, I stand by the fact that leveling ... -
how will the pdf change affect pricing?Does anyone know if the change regarding PDF LSAT exams and content will affect the pricing of the courses? I wanted to purchase my class before the …
... to PTs (which there is by way of printed PTs available ... that analogy is not the best way to form an argument so ... -
LR Cheat Sheet Part 1Here is an LR Cheat Sheet I derived quite a while ago. I hope it helps some of you out there. Best of luck to all! LR Question Type Cheat Sheet …
... constant coherent fashion as the argument progresses
• Ad ... made by the opposing speaker. Distorting or refashioning the argument, making ... part errors
• False Analogy: occurs when the author uses ... an analogy that is too dissimilar ... -
7Sage without PDFsHello all! I'm new to 7Sage and gained access a few weeks before the LSAC disallowed the use of LSAT PDFs. I found the PDFs very helpful while they w…
... other media - books vs. ebooks, digital game downloads vs. discs, iTunes ... music vs CDs, and so ... property.
The argument about lost sales has varying ... proportion of used sales by a third party correspond ... -
Reasoning for LSAC ban on PDFs?I was wondering about the reasoning why they did this. Do they really make more money by not licensing out PDF versions of the exam? Were websites …
... see how I flipped my argument (I was lazy with some ... post). They protected their IP by successfully getting a copyright claim ... expected future benefits of enforcement vs. expected costs of enforcement. The ... -
PT46.S3.Q24 - editorialist: despite the importancehttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-46-section-3-question-24/ This sufficient assumption question really has me thrown. I've read the Manhattan…
... the correct answer would be by identifying the gap in reasoning ... a simple A-->B argument template at its core.
by POE.
B: ... would't prove the conclusion by talking about the analogy. Eliminate quickly. -
26.3.17 (Flaw Questions Problem Set 18)I had a very hard time differentiating D and C, I chose C since I thought D was descriptively inaccurate. Parents who want to give their kids a go…
... 's the flaw (SOME statement vs. a necessary condition), but my ... is presented. How does the argument fail to consider what D ... conclusion, and therefore, is considered by the argument? -
Why are LSAT scores given so much weight for admissions decisions?Dear JY, I love your website. The explanations for the logical games are carefully thought out and well presented. I wished I knew about your web…
... legal reasons. My favorite analogy that I think perfectly sums ... (e.g. 170s vs 160s vs 150s vs 140s stacks) until ... or even possibly read by these schools. In my ... school's ranking simply by the depth of your ... since (in the T14) by simply maintaining the status ... -
PT 50 Section 4 Q22Help [Mod edit] For reference: http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-50-section-4-question-22/
... more pedestrians get hit by cars when crossing with ... cross with the light vs. how many people normally ... people have been hit by a car crossing with ... person has been hit by a car crossing against ... dangerous now? What this argument is failing to consider is ... -
58.4.16 Madden: Industrialists address problemsI don't really see how B is supported in the situation nor how D does not. Can someone evaluate my reasoning? The question stem is pretty weird.…
... . To me, the passage starts by saying that industrialists "usually" oversimplify ... is a pro vs. con sort of argument where Madden's goal ... -
Note TakingThis may seem like a silly question, but how do you all prefer to take notes? Do you go old school with pen and paper or type up notes? Is one way mo…
... question regarding pencil and paper vs. computer I take notes on ... anyone else from taking notes by hand if that's what ... prefer to write it down by hand and they learn better ... through the context of the argument, break down the premises and ... -
PT52.S3.Q19 - one theory to explain the suddenDamn, PT52 has some pretty tough LR sections, and even after a retake, I missed many of the same question again (like this one). I don't see how ans…
... think B would strengthen the argument (maybe the dinosaurs saw the ... effects).
Also, your analogy with bullet holes is different ... wouldn't have been killed by eating angiosperms, because they ... and they weren't caused by humans because there were ... -
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
... depends entirely on understanding the argument in the stimulus.
...
The argument in the stimulus is this ... as location, hours, etc. By contrast, (B) is comparing salary ... vs. low salary.
(C) does weaken the author's argument ... -
The "Some People Say" Principle [title has been changed!]I have been studying logical reasoning stimuli that include a sentence about what someone OTHER than the author says, usually near the start of the p…
... to concede this as a counterexample. You say "the 'blame ... appeared in the original statement by the musicians." Doesn't ... I think the (flawed) argument admits that the musicians are ... right, then your proffered counterexample actually serves to strengthen the ... -
From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... pool.
I stand by my comments. OP has made ... a school's 75th percentile vs. falling between 50-75th percentile ... 't measurably increase your odds by making that leap.
argument most likely agree about, it ... -
NA totally wrecks meWhat is everyone doing to conquer NA? I have a really difficult time on these questions...I'm thinking maybe I need to go back to the curriculum, bu…
... answer choice which makes the argument completely valid (no loose ... strings).
What I mean by "subtle and weak" is: Let ... missing premise to strengthen the argument greatly (conclusion will be satisfied ... ALL).
This SA vs NA helps a lot on ... -
Logical ReasoningI used to be great at LR getting anywhere from 3-4 questions wrong per section. Now I have actually been getting worse at it and improved drastically…
... 's bad to BR by going through the questions ... Be able to differentiate NA vs. SA question types. Once ... BE TRUE to make the argument VALID (hence negation tests), ... TRUE to make the argument VERY STRONG to the ... that is NEEDED/REQUIRED vs. a premise that is ... -
PT8.S1.Q03 - health experts generally agree that smokingCan someone help me understand this one? I got it wrong and I understand why the correct answer is correct but not why the incorrect answers are inco…
... fact, that could strengthen his argument.
In ... also describe a different argument where Tim cites previously ... . Only one counterexample to support his argument can be considered ... 's heath, which is demonstrated by his longevity.
