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Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
... agree on.
4. Method of Reasoning
•The correct answer ... /> •These questions are also like method of reasoning since they focus on form ... /> A. Method of Reasoning
B. Validity (either a valid or invalid argument)
For LR ( not lg, sorry) , do you ALWAYS read the question stem first, then read paragraph?Just wondering if everyone does it this way and if it is superior to reading the passage then the question
... flaw question and (2) a method of reasoning question
(1) ... certain statement played in the argument. If you didn't read ... second thinking critically about the argument and finding errors.
< ... on trying to grasp the argument to fully (Or at ...Evaluation QuestionsHi JY I came across a question where I don't understand the question stem or how to take on the question type ( Prep Test 36 Q24 Sec 1). Is there…
... helpful to our evaluation of the argument at hand, so ... sentence is the conclusion of this argument, as the ensuing survey ... for you to state the method of reasoning, where you need to ... scenario 1) would strengthen the argument considerably. The other extreme ( ...Take Your TimeA couple days ago I scored a 174 on PT 64 using the LSAT proctor app. My average over the last 5 has been a 172.5. About 10 months ago my cold diagno…
... are really taking a lot of your time, possibly to ... time. Also, for both of these steps, try to force ... head for flaw/parallel flaw/method of reasoning/principle/disagree/explain questions. For ... thinking about what assumption the argument is making. That will ...how to improve on logical reasoningI feel like I am hitting a plateau on the LR section, I keep getting 7 or 8 questions wrong every time I do it. I am starting to feel sick while doin…
... beginning of June and about 6-8 hours a week. Found argument ... parts, flawed reasoning and sometimes assumption questions ... at weakening, strongly supported and method of reasoning. @nicole.hopkinsvalid argument formsIf one has learned all of the valid argument forms, does it make sense to learn the invalid forms? Of course, I could be incorrect, but it seems to b…
Perhaps the most handy recall/use of invalid argument forms would be for mapping out a parallel flawed method of reasoning q-type.PT20.S4.Q22 - gene responsible for manic-depression@Pacifico I tried to tag you in my comment on pt 20 s4 q22, but I'm not sure if it worked because your name wasn't highlighted like it is in this c…
... to be a disagreement/method of reasoning hybrid because of the question stem. The ... you to descriptively weaken the argument in the first paragraph. The ... really just tricky because of the interplay of the question stem and ...Do all method of reasoning questions contain flawed arguments?Do all method of reasoning questions contain flawed arguments? Or are there some valid arguments out there? I'm getting confused whether I'm suppose …
... look for the method of reasoning, then look for the method of reasoning - what technique the ... individual uses to put forth their argument ... , how they present their argument, what they did ...How to Tackle RCI've been stuck in the 166-171 range for 8 months or so now, and do retakes in the 174-176 range. I typically miss 2-4 in LR, and 0-3 in games. …
... of room for technical methods of reasoning such as with SA, NA, Parallel Method of Reasoning ... I've noticed a big part of RC conversation is centered around ... may be a part of an example of what is discussed ... on a very particular part of the passage has not ...I believe one of the flaw drills is mis-categorized. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.I feel that this question categorizes more as a MoR, or MISC, than a Flaw/Descriptive. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-35-section-4-quest…
... stem states the "attorneys argument is fallacious because it reasons ... doesn't mean its a method of reasoning question. The primary reason ... says: Why is the argument the attorney using flawed? ... is ultimately the flaw the argument is making, by basically ...PT19.S4.Q18 - politician: a government that taxeshttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-18/ I'm posing this question primarily because of answer choice A on PT19 S4 Q18. Ans…
... to describe the economist's method of reasoning. If the economist stated a ... to attack the politician's argument, the economist simply applies the ... . Recommend you title this type of post in a more general ... that taxes" categorized under Logical Reasoning.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…
... try to see the method of reasoning used in the stimulus ... structured his argument. for example, is the method of reasoning cause and ... effect, or an argument by analogy? ... helps me see what method or reasoning was used to ...Struggling with Flaw question typesHey Everyone, Just wanted to seek some advice from other 7sagers on tackling Flaw question types. I have gone over the sylla…
... to correctly identify each component of the argument correctly first. Then try ... should be spending the majority of your time analyzing the stimulus ... . Getting a good handle on Method of Reasoning Flaws is very helpful too ...PTs for DecemberWhich PTs should I use to study for December? I've only done 12, and December is a rewrite for me, so I've pretty much finished studying, and I want …
... of room for technical methods of reasoning such as with SA, NA, Parallel Method of Reasoning ... I've noticed a big part of RC conversation is centered around ... may be a part of an example of what is discussed ... on a very particular part of the passage has not ...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 …
... identify the method of reasoning for these questions in addition to argument support for ... are three method of reasoning that LSAT writers use often, causation, argument by analogy ...PT18.S2.Q07 - scientists are sometimes said toHi All, https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-18-section-2-question-07/ I was between B and C for this question and was hoping folks could we…
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The first part of answer choice "C" says the ... false.
The first part of answer choice "C" is so ... still not the method of reasoning used in the stimulus. The Method of reasoning is that ...Conditional vs CasualHi, I am having a hard time differentiating between a cause and effect and a conditional statement. Would anyone have tips or tricks?
... science and the phenomenon-hypothesis method of reasoning).
What I mean ... , the function of the "if...then" statement is the relevant part. Because ... a lot of use of conditional reasoning.
In causal reasoning, we rely ...Advice on how to improve LRI've been studying the LSAT for a little more than 3 months now, and I've greatly improved in RC. But LR is an issue. I finished the CC about two wee…
... of my time with the stimulus and get clarity on argument ... structure and the argument flaw 2. anticipate ... feel like a lot of the errors I made were ... Issue, Flaw, Parallel Reasoning, Parallel Flaw, and Method of Reasoning before doing the ...Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... -phrase according to our understanding of the argument.
... each stimulus the flawed method of reasoning has been repeated a ... know we have correlation-causation argument type.
... not strengthen or weaken the argument.
...Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... premise means denying the truth of the statement. "Knocking out ... discrediting of a premise as it relates to the argument. ... is an example of an allegedly impermissible method of reasoning, then what do ... flaw but not subject an argument to weakening?
Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... any discrediting of a premise as it relates to the argument. It ... any discrediting of a premise as it relates to the argument. It ... that my false assumptions about method of reasoning and anticipating answer choices are ...Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... usually do to attack the "argument" itself.
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argument is the support structure. ... /> And weakening/strengthening the argument involves not just exploiting the ... and conclusion and the method of reasoning used to go from ...PT15.S2.Q17 - Most people believe that yawningHi, I understand that answer choice D is correct, but I have been struggling for quite a bit on eliminating answer choice B. Can anyone explain wh…
... approach for these flawed method of reasoning questions, as the LSAT ... to deduce any mechanism of causation whatsoever. I understand ... been written; a big part of history is in what ... using such methodology of historians (of interpretation of past history) to ...PT79.S4.Q19 - archaeologist: neanderthals, a human-like speciesSo this is a weakening question. I was torn between two answers during the test, and switched from the right answer to the wrong answer. I see wh…
... intensely study what the method of reasoning is. I would ...
Specifically, this argument's method of reasoning is an attempt to provide ... order to preserve them) of a phenomena (archaeologists ... categorically denied the possibility of using burnt lichen ...Was the core curriculum rearranged?Lessons now appear in a different order, my study schedule now shows that I haven't completed random lessons now assigned to last week but have compl…
... my part on Games with a Twist and go to Flaw Method of Reasoning ...Advice for breaking the final plateau (...and stretch)...I haven't asked for advice on here yet (but always derive some good suggestions from others' questions), but I was wondering if anyone had any stu…
... order to fully understand the argument and all its pieces. ... to just skip flaw method of reasoning questions if they come ... questions and being extremely skeptical of absolute language such as ... success is not a guarantee of future success. Perhaps correlated, ...LR advice?Hi all, I find myself on these forums everyday because everyone is so helpful :). I've recently experienced a 7 point jump from my diagnostic! Whi…
... you identify the main conclusion of every argument?
... by one. Practicing the fundamentals of each.
... foundation of conditional logic.
Argument part, main conclusion, parallel reasoning, flaw ...Cookie Cutter LR QuestionsHey 7sagers! Happy studying to all. Throughout the curriculum, JY talked about four LR question types that are usually so formulaic that they can…
... I'm an idiot. Parallel method of reasoning is just like a MBT ... knowing how they built their argument and then matching it.
This is a valid argument form. We need to match ... what support is backing the argument. Is it confusing sufficient and ...Any suggestions for parallel reasoning??Does anyone have suggestions for how to approach parallel method of reasoning questions under time pressure? I feel like these questions in particula…
... for how to approach parallel method of reasoning questions under time pressure? I ... me to see the structure of the argument I was trying to ... being able to see the argument structures is what helps me ...PT25.S2.Q22 - it is an absurd ideaTook me a lot of time to get this How can we break it down to get to the correct answer choice faster? https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-…
... as a "flawed method of reasoning" but rather simply a method of reasoning. In addition to ... that, the only thing I could think of ... believe this line of reasoning is wrong because the argument calls the conclusion ...
