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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…
... cannot distinguish between an analogy in an argument and counterexample.
For PT23 ... 'ah ha' moment (or am way overthinking this) and was curious if ... /> A counterexample almost directly opposes the initial claim made by the argument. If ... -
From 168 to 170s in six weeks?Hi, I got a 168 on the Jan LSAT and I'm looking to break 170 for the March LSAT. I've scored in the 170s before, but I'm looking to consistently be s…
... PT as well.
1) I would take 30 seconds ... "What is the author's argument?" and "How is it structured?" So ... from Japan and not South America. He makes this argument by pointing to ... X, Y, and Z" or something like ... -
Strategy for question types, please let me know if I'm on the right trackHi I'm almost pushing into the 170s and I'm trying to solidify my strategy for LR. Right now I read the question stem, read the stimulus and find the…
... . phenomenon/hypothesis, causal, argument by analogy) is, if any, and then using the strategy ... webinar to weaken or strengthen that kind of argument.
One ... the structure is not obvious or you need to diagram, I ... -
Argument by AnalogyCan someone explain this theory? These are the notes that I have taken based off the webinar video Strengthen: Answer choices introduce the addition…
... dissimilarities
" The similarity vs. dissimilarity" is throwing me off ... should be considered university employees and thus entitled to the ... were not pushing degrees here or if they could otherwise ... does this answer weaken the argument. I think that I ... -
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…
... Jedis use the Force. And a counterexample would be something like ...
Similarly for 33.1.2, colorized films are being ... why it's an argument by analogy. The film adaptations of ... *directly* undermines the claim or conclusion or argument.
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PT6.S3.Q13 - Arguing that there was no trade between Europe and East AsiaHello, guys. Need help on this one please. I’ve gotten myself all turned around on this one. E was a contender but I went with D because I saw the qu…
... saw the question as an argument by analogy. According to the webinar we ... there was trade between Europe and East Asia. I didn’t ...Odd-ball argument formsHi all, I recently jumped from doing PTs in the 40s to PTs in the 70s in preparation of the June exam. What I've noticed is that the LR sections …
... is through P.O.E., and this is too unreliable for ... a NA question in an argument-by-analogy form.. again.. really weird!
argument form.
PT76 ... a weird "A-->absurd" argument form.
...PT91.S4.Q4: Argument by analogy?Is the comparison between the logicians and doctors an analogy or only a comparison? What is the problem with the comparison/analogy? Could a Sage…
Is the comparison between the logicians and doctors an analogy or only a comparison? What is the problem with the comparison/analogy?
Could a Sage help? ThanksArgument 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…
... why this argument is, in fact, entirely invalid. Go back and take ... . It’s a hypothetical, and an analogy is never technically relevant in ... example takes an argument like X because Y and says, “but Z ...PT11.S4.Q19 - the proposal to extend clinical trialsThe argument breakdown is as follows: P1: Surgical procedures differ in one important aspect from medicinal drugs. P2: This one important aspect …
... the subject (regular people vs cancer patient) could ... of reasoning for this argument is "argument by analogy". The author is ... similarity" is an assumption and unless stated otherwise you ... dissimilarity between surgical procedures vs. medicinal drugs. Which ...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…
... not to destroy the premise or conclusion but weaken the support ... weakening questions.
1. Become familiar with argument types: All weakening arguments ... of C caused A and B
B. Argument by analogy - these arguments are ...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…
... to destroy the premise or conclusion but weaken the ... br /> > 1. Become familiar with argument types: All weakening arguments ... C caused A and B
> B. Argument by analogy - these ... weakening these argument types is to SHOW AND UNCOVER DISSIMILARITIES ...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 identify the premises and conclusion, then try to ... or phenom/hypothesis argument, (1) introduce an alternative explanation or hypothesis or ... plausible. To weaken an argument by analogy, look for a relevant ... don't anticipate anything and just try to keep ...Circled QuestionsI've been tracking and reviewing my missed questions regularly. Is it worth doing the same for questions I circled (but ultimately got right)? Or do …
... of the question: (1) What is the argument----premises/conclusion/context? (2 ... ? (5) What is logically correct and incorrect about the answer choices ... ? (6) Is there any argument by analogy, argument by phen/hypothesis or correlation/causation cookie-cutter ...PT Guide - Nov LSAT-FLexHi Everyone, I'm on here hoping to get some suggestions for which PT's to cover in my limited four weeks until the November LSAT-Flex. I finished…
... LR (-3 to -4). Round 1: you try to do all ... feel 100% certain on and harder questions or really long ones (people ... means identifying what the argument structure was (ex. argument by analogy, correlation-causation, phen ...Less than a month out and still experiencing some unnerving inconsistenciesSo throughout my (definitely rocky) studying process I've made lots of gains in the various sections of the test while also hitting various hiccups (…
... LG (missing between 0 or 1 per test) and RC (which shocked me ... sections (missing only 1 LR question, 1 RC question, and 1 or 2 LGs).
by sometimes up to 8 points ... RC score of only -1 or -2 max and then suddenly have two ...CORNELL: Is it better to apply late in Early Decision Round 1, or early in Early Decision Round 2?I decided I'm going to do early decision with Cornell. Round 1 began on September 1st and ends on November 1st, and Round 2 begins November 2nd and e…
... on September 1st and ends on November 1st, and Round 2 begins ... better: applying late in Round 1 or applying early in Round 2 ... if the applications are categorized "by round," then it seems clear ... reviewed in order of completion by our Admissions Committee, but ...#help method of reasoning questions.#help I’m about to start method of reasoning questions. However, I’m not sure if I missed a particular lesson with the different types of arguments t…
... types of arguments that may or may not be expressed. ... : if the question uses argument by analogy I know the form because ... were a list of different argument types so I have ... argumentation by analogy, wisdom of the masses, over generalization and so and so ...#HELP; I'm taking the Nov 2021 LSAT and Need a Tutor/ LR Wiz to Get Me Over the HumpHello comrades in misery! My name is Joey and I've been studying for the LSAT for over a year now. I've managed to score consistently in the mid-160'…
... I was always -2 or -3 on LR and -1 or -2 on RC ... took off from studying and the extra time upon ... for the last month and a half, and its been the ... major who gets unusually excited by a well-crafted sentence) ... , but also for personal and familial ones. A little ...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 …
... to utilize a friend's or library's [fake] LSAT materials ... employ - that of the argument by analogy. Arguments by analogy seek to establish their conclusion ... to identify and distinguish the argument this question is making and the situation ...Reading comp time mgmtIt's quite sad but I never have enough time to finish the last remaining passage. So if there are only 3-5 minutes left, and you have a whole new pas…
... you what the author's argument is when you have not ... can't get 1 or 2 here and there. And 1 or 2 here and there CAN ... up with any better methods or figure out a way to ... . I get shat on by RC daily and it is not fun.[Contest] What's your favorite LSAT related moment?I'm curious. Your answer could be long / short / funny / serious. A few entries will be selected for free stuff here on 7Sage. Edit: Contest is o…
... of mine involve recognizing invalid argument forms in daily life. Ah ... of understanding the limits of argument by analogy and the dangers of sufficient/necessary ...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…
... conclusion and trying to see how the author has structured his argument ... method of reasoning cause and effect, or an argument by analogy? And once you have this ... . For example, if the argument was made by analogy in which two things ...PT76.S2.Q18 - an article claims that many medical patientsCan someone please explain in a real simple way I read the explanation but I just don't get it with these types of questions Thank you in advance …
... this is a really weird argument by analogy. The necessary assumption then ... ." The crux of the analogy is this: rumors affect ... about a relationship between rumors and remembering things. (B) is ... POE. (A), (C), (D), and (E) have glaring problems leaving ...Finding The AssumptionI have been doing the CC and have stumbled a bit on the strengthen portion of things. Once I hit the 3 star questions, I was getting about 60 percent…
... out the webinar on strengthen and weaken questions, if you haven ... referring to by blocking alternatives. The argument could be causation/correlation, argument by analogy or phenomenon ...BR Confidence QuestionLooking for some input. I have found that overwhelmingly the questions I mark for BR are questions that I am getting right while the questions I am m…
... reasoning -causation, correlation, phenomenon/hypothesis, argument by analogy?) When I had confidence errors ... lesson on the question type and critically reevaluated my approach to ... correct answer for certain flaws or qts and learn why that is ...BR Confidence QuestionLooking for some input. I have found that overwhelmingly the questions I mark for BR are questions that I am getting right while the questions I am m…
... the stimulus (of those questions) and note how they are supported ... (they use causation, phenomenon/hypothesis, and argument by analogy argumentation). Let me know how ... it goes and I hope you are able ...Faster timing on Weakening Q's?Hey everyone! I just wanted some suggestions or techniques for approaching weakening q's. I'm finding that while timing myself, I take a longer time …
... the assumption which the argument makes but under time ... questions in addition to argument support for answering such ... LSAT writers use often, causation, argument by analogy and, phenomenon & hypothesis. ... For example for arguments by analogy if you can find ...PT79.S4.Q21 - only engineering is capablePlease explain why C and not B is correct. Thanks
... really weird question. Argument by analogy is an inherently flawed argument form, so this ... concerned with what physics and chemistry do, or are we concerned with ... point of the argument is to say that engineering and physiology are ...
