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| Word | Docs | Hits |
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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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How to handle morning before test?Any ideas about how to keep it together for the 2-4 hours before the 12 pm test? With the 8 am test - you just get up and go - but I'm a bit worried …
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October vs. December LSAT AdviceI am in need of some advice. I am currently registered to take the October LSAT but feel as though more time to study would be extremely beneficial. …
... for a 168. The argument of October vs. December I think centers ... benefits could possibly be offset by rushing with your studying, taking ... -
Reading on tls that some high scorers...Take a pt everday for like 5-6 consecutive days. Also others take TWO pts a day. I really need soemthing different in my routine since I'm notici…
... your argument by introducing premises relating to your analogy. The analogy applies, ... br /> Where your analogy (and thus your argument) most critically falls ... In order for your argument to hold, you would ... were to revise your analogy accordingly, you would ... -
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…
Your explanation of a counterexample is spot on - ... of their eyes." A counterexample would be "Paul the ... .
An analogy is when you take two ... in some respect. Arguments by analogy do this to get ... best example of an analogy (this one is intentionally ... -
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…
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An analogy is when you take two ... in some respect. Arguments by analogy do this to get a ... have been another counterexample? I like the car/plane analogy. Okay, I ... .
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PT80.S4.Q22 - scientists once believed thatThe correct answer to this question is information that would help to evaluate the argument in the stimulus. If the information is taken to one extre…
... of the soundness of the argument.
Now for ... wouldn't that weaken the argument by leaving it more vulnerable to ... the T.Rex explains the counterexample away?" But even if we ... it that explains this supposed counterexample?" It is presumable that the ... -
PT79.S4.Q21 - only engineering isEither my brain is fried or im thick as a rock bc i cannot put into words why C is correct. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-79-section-4-qu…
... that the argument is made by analogy. In order for the analogy to work ... purpose can be assigned only by engineers, because they understand how ... a whole, so for our argument to work physiology needs something ... -
How to tackle LR weak points?Hey everyone! I've realized that I'm consistently failing the Necessary Assumption, MSS and Flaw/Weakening Questions (Among the most frequent ques…
... you feel really good with argument structure first. After you can ... is comparing** two ideas either by analogy or by a similar situation.
argument presupposes that two ideas are ... only an example of one argument type, but starting with ... -
Confusion about : "The {person}'s argument proceeds by...."I am a little confused about questions in which a scientist/critic/psychologist/whatever will state their opinion on something, often giving context …
... of argument the person is making.
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PT84 BR Sessions with J.Y. - LR Sections OnlyHey 7Sagers, I'm leading BR calls for PT 84 (June 2018 LSAT). There will be four sessions total. Two for S2.LR and two for S3.LR. All sessions…
... , would do wonders for the argument.
(C) tells ... our job of strengthening the argument.
**84.3 ... good weakening on Henry's argument by pointing out something Henry ... There's the analogy for the politician's argument. The proposal 1 ... -
Retaining and reviewing LSAT MaterialHello 7Sagers! I am wondering if someone could give me advice about what they think is the most efficient way to retain and review lR material. I …
... /hypothesis questions, correlation/causation, arguments by analogy etc.
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Trouble FocusingSome of these explanations are so long, verbose, and full of stuff that's not relative that I'm having a hard time paying attention. JY is all over t…
... really is and an attempt by Mr. Ping to get the ... compare what the argument could conclude vs. what the argument did actually conclude ... find the issue with the argument. Mr. Ping often stops to ... -
Help needed :(Hi guys I am extremely stressed out also I have been also a brain fog due to to studying. I have been extremely stressed because I always get mo…
... , conclusion, context, other people’s argument etc while focusing on ways ... the argument is reasoning: is there causation there? Conditional language? Arguments by analogy ... will weaken. Supplement this work by watching the videos on 7Sage ... -
PT11.S4.Q8 - cigarette smoking and excessive consumption of candyCould someone please explain this for me. I understand that A's wrong because it doesn't paraphrase the MP completely B and D's are wrong for…
... **E** is wrong because the argument doesn't say that. The ... /> The proper contrapositive of the argument is: TCHR -> CCHR
by analogy) that the argument makes. But what's ... point? What does the argument want you to walk away ... -
LR Skipping Strategy: What am I missing?I'm signed up for the July test, and my primary goals are drilling logic games and taking practice tests. After watching a 7Sage webinar on skipping,…
... mean seeing a cookie cutter argument or generic question model. In ... assume "Oh! It's an analogy!", and take it easy on ... could be different in the analogy vs the argument? Or, parsing out an ... -
PT80.S4.Q22-- scientists once believed thatHi, Can anyone explain why B is right here? It seems, when watching JY's explanation, that the reason why B is right is because it provides an ex…
... I arrived at the answer by POE on timed practice.
This would be an argument based on counterexample. (It's not true ... still seems to **strengthen** the argument by giving an example of a ... have reason to believe this argument that size difference is ... -
How to distinguish minor flaws from major/main flaws?One of my biggest weaknesses at Flawed Method of Reasoning is distinguishing between a minor flaw and a major flaw in a stimulus that has multiple fl…
... test makers making questions harder by including a less obvious flaw ... are not flaws in the argument. I also don't stress ... the number of accidents caused by lefties vs righties, and a conclusion ... pretty dangerous. You know the argument is weak, as almost all ... -
Struggling to Improve on Logical ReasoningI am really struggling to see improvement on logical reasoning. I consistently score-8/-9. I have went through the curriculum on 7sage and have been …
... instance, you'll see arguments by analogy, contrast, direct evidence, etc. You ... once they've nailed the argument they can do anything the ... -
Parallel Method vs Parallel FlawWhat is the difference in process & identification between these two question types? I feel like in parallel method you identify the flaw as a means …
... you are paralleling a GOOD argument. match the parts to each ... based on analogical reasoning : reasoning by analogy. a great book about analogies ... thinking and this book gives analogy its proper due
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…
... NA questions help strengthen an argument by a little. Barely. But somehow ... I need to weaken the argument when I get to the ...LSAT Study Guide -- PrimerHey guys! I made a study guide on Quizlet with LR question types (like Mike suggested) that I wanted to share/ get feedback on (particularly with res…
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2) Argument structure in stock variables (A ... Conclusion -- is supported by the argument and supports nothing else ... If causal, strengthen the argument by showing SC --> SE ... not casual, strengthen the argument by linking terms
...PT35 S4 Q05Correct me if I am wrong in my explanation. *The kind of question this is:* Weakening *Paraphrased question:* Premises: One of the adva…
... looks like it strengthens the argument by stating how CIs cause harm ... . Plus, this could strengthen the argument because BTT also doesn’t ... the LSAT writers trick us by adding things that are not ...PT20.S1.Q04 - an ingredient in marijuanahttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-20-section-1-question-04/ Correct me if I am wrong in my explanation. *The kind of question this is:* …
... A:* No. That strengthens the argument by showing that scientists had a ...PT69.S4.Q15 - philosophers say that linguists don’t understand languageThis was pretty tricky, and I got it right, but I still don’t have a good understanding of what is technically wrong with A. How is answer choice A n…
... that “identical meaning” is influenced by the “physical” placement of ... OK way to undermine an argument; the real issue is ... doesn’t this weaken the argument by directly attacking the truth of ... think this strengthens P’s argument since it provides another way ...PT32.S1.Q17 - A possible explanation for answer choice CSee here: https://7sage.com/lesson/the-embezzler-weaken-question The Embezzler (weaken EXCEPT question) This question gave a lot of people trou…
... answer choice (C) weakened the argument. After reflection, I believe ... contradict the conclusion of the argument, which we are not ... the answer choice weakens the argument by stating that we would ... to the rest of the argument except via extreme assumptions. ...PT72.S2.Q10 - council chair: the traditional codehttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-10/ I have a quick question regarding #10 from PT72, S2 (the Parliamentary Procedure …
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The argument is: given X (traditional code ... it's slightly weakening the argument by pointing out that it's ...PT79.S4.Q12 - west: of our company's three quality controlGood lord, I find this question frustrating and I cannot for the life of me determine how any single one of these answers could be seen as satisfacto…
... answer states that Young responds by denying one of West's ... this as countering West's argument by pointing out that given the ... appliances would have been inspected by him. Can anyone give me ...where in the CC are strengthening/weakening cause and effect arguments?From BR'ing, I've noted fundamental concepts of of strengthening/weakening cause and effect arguments. For instance, you can strengthen the argument …
... instance, you can strengthen the argument by saying that in the absence ...PT20.S1.Q16 - brown dwarfs(P.S., I know this is a long and dense post, but there's an opportunity at the bottom for anyone reading this to get paid, so hopefully that's an inc…
... if not completely discredit the argument when negated.
argument. The support says that ... directly contradicts and soils the argument. A, when negated, ... A only weakens the argument by indicating that the opportunity for ...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…
... book said to weaken an argument by attacking a premise or conclusion ...
