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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…
... helpful to know that an argument from analogy cannot ever, ever be a ... valid argument because at some point, there ... purposes of the LSAT, arguments from analogy are always weak. -
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.
argument as using an analogy and the other ... From what I have taken away, an analogy is used in an argument ... not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's ... -
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 …
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I recently jumped from doing PTs in the 40s ... a NA question in an argument-by-analogy form.. again.. really weird ... question that uses a 'tautology' argument form.
PT76 S2 ... LR is really quite different from LR in the 40s?
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…
... pick answers that were different from what the conclusion was saying ... does this answer weaken the argument. I think that I am ...[Ended] Weaken & Strengthen with Sage Nicole Hopkins | Friday 9pm ET<h1>Weaken/Strengthen</h1> <h4>Friday 4/22 at 9pm ET</h4> <center><img src="https://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/63211032.jpg" /></center> What …
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Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone ...#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…
... : if the question uses argument by analogy I know the form because ... were a list of different argument types so I have some ... heavy in referential phrasing, but from what I understand is that ... list of different argumentation by analogy, wisdom of the masses, ...PT40.S1.14 - Suff/Nec and Arg from Ignorance FlawI was reviewing a question I have seen many, many... _many_ times over. PT40.S1.14 for anyone interested. Today as I was analyzing the stimulus, m…
... it was the classic argument from ignorance fallacy (an assertion ... very similar to that argument from ignorance fallacy? You didn ... mirror to the informal argument from ignorance fallacy. The former ... requires a tight argument structure, while the latter ...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? ThanksNecessary Assumption and Method of ReasoningHi everyone, I've been having troubles tackling a few LR questions and I'm noticing that I tend to consistently get them wrong (necessary assumption …
... Take time breaking down the argument, labeling premise(s), conclusion ... prevent the reasoning in the argument from falling apart. There is ... does the argument do? Does it employ an analogy? Does it ... attack the premises of another argument? ...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 …
... > I recently jumped from doing PTs in the 40s ... NA question in an argument-by-analogy form.. again.. ... question that uses a 'tautology' argument form.
> ... is really quite different from LR in the 40s ... the last two from your description and ...Questions to ask myself while reading economist articles for reading comp prep?Author POV Purpose of paragraphs Rough structure What else?
... asked to retrieve certain info from the passage (in this case ... the argument /strengthen
analogy situation- will present a different argument and ...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…
... that is being made from the **_PREMISE_** to ... 1. Become familiar with argument types: All weakening arguments fall ... B
B. Argument by analogy - these arguments are analogous ... C. Phenomenon Hypothesis - These argument types are providing a hypothesis ...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…
... that is being made from the **_PREMISE_** to ... 1. Become familiar with argument types: All weakening arguments fall ... br /> > B. Argument by analogy - these arguments are analogous ... C. Phenomenon Hypothesis - These argument types are providing a hypothesis ...Improving comprehension of LR stimuliI'm finding that a lot of the time, I have to read the stimulus twice before I fully comprehend what has been written, no matter how slowly I read th…
... the stimulus has the results from a study and then concludes ... look for the structures for argument by analogy and phenomenon/hypothesis as ...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 …
... : (1) What is the argument----premises/conclusion/context? (2) ... assumptions present that makes this argument invalid? (4) What ... 6) Is there any argument by analogy, argument by phen/hypothesis or ... I am trying to create from extensive analysis. After that ...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…
... , argument by analogy) is, if any, and then using the strategy from Nicole ... or strengthen that kind of argument.
One note is ...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…
... and @gigi_m1308 nice to hear from people in a similar place ... super sure about, remove flags from questions you now feel certain ... identifying what the argument structure was (ex. argument by analogy, correlation-causation, phen ...LSAT - RegressingI am in panic mode - which I know isn't going to help the situation. I have been scoring in the low-mid 160s for months. I take my second LSAT next w…
... bridge from the premise to conclusion. And finally there argument by analogy, cause ... what to do on the analogy, cause effect, phenomenon hypothesis as ...How do you ace the really difficult LR questions?So I'm trying to improve on my LR and I usually have the most trouble with the most difficult LR questions (4 or 5 stars). A common question type her…
... you to strengthen/weaken hypothesis, argument by analogy, common necessity sufficiency confusion ... later tests? Like, those types from the more recent tests appear ...NA questionsNECESSARY ASSUMPTION QUESTIONS HOW TO FIND NECESSARY ASSUMPTIONS Lesson 1 of 23 “I play basketball. Therefore, I am one of the best basketball pla…
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• Blocking: protect argument from wrecking balls coming in from all directions. Trying ... necessary assumption questions protect your argument from being wrecked.
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• The argument has jumped from one idea (beating your ...PT20.S1.Q02 - a director of the rexx pharmaceutical companyhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-20-section-1-question-02/ Ok, I am pretty pissed I missed this because I felt like I got it right when I did…
... relates to the director's argument)? I just don't see ... how this affects the argument. If the drugs are administered ... sale (and based off the argument from the director, less than what ... : This is irrelevant to the argument. So what if "many" vaccines ...PT24.S2.Q08 - sociologist: she claim thatHi So, it seems that these circular reasoning questions are killing me... okay so I have a question on answer choice B. I am not quite sure why th…
... not quite sure why this argument is circular reasoning. The ... to look at this argument structure specifically at the ... of additional premises circumvents the argument from circular reasoning.
... full explanation for this argument, but rather on the ...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 ...PT65.S4.Q22 - Scientist: Physicists claim that their systemThis question is still confusing me after watching the explanation. I thought the question stem was Pseudo Sufficient Assumption. I thought the b…
... the flaw. As an argument by analogy it just seemed highly unreasonable ...PT26.S2.Q7- Speakers of the Caronian language constitute a minorityWow, I feel like I'm posting one of these everyday. So this question has to do with a Necessary Assumption question--an old one. I've realized in t…
... . The answer that fixes the argument/is important (as it's ... premises are. I understand the argument. From this, I see two problems ... /assumptions the argument is making:
1. That ...Relationship between Necessary Assumption and Strengthen QuestionsHey everyone! Curious as to what your thoughts on the following question: Do ALL necessary assumptions strengthen an argument? (NA -> Strengthen)…
... Obviously, necessary assumption prevent your argument from collapsing but does this strengthen ... those holes necessarily strengthen the argument?
I understand ... necessary assumptions questions strengthen an argument then contra-positively you ...TL;DR advice for the Writing SampleI'm taking the writing sample tomorrow. Here's what I've gathered from online advice: 1) It isn't scored, but it matters insofar as it demonstrate…
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3: Body 1 (Argument for your position, with thesis ... provide thesis). Body 1 (Argument for your position). Body 2 ...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 …
... - that of the argument by analogy. Arguments by analogy seek to establish their ... . At its heart, the argument by analogy intends to use the presumed ... argument in question. When you see the answer choice 'argue by analogy ...Necessary Assumption fuck-upsSo in my mind I attack NA questions pretty methodically: negating each answer choice and determining which one wrecks the argument, while also taking…
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• Blocking: protect argument from wrecking balls coming in from all directions. Trying ... necessary assumption questions protect your argument from being wrecked.
... the race.
• The argument has jumped from one idea (beating your ...PT71.S3.Q18 - videoconferencing equipmenthttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-18/ I thought the answer might be D for a very different reason.... the circumstance…
... unrepresentative because the respondents are from a group of people who ... definitely the case that this argument fails to account for the ... -respondent discrepancy possibly weakening the argument. From that answer choice, it does ...
