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Is a "premise booster" or "restated premise" answer ever correct?For strengthening questions, we know that we need to defend the argument by: -Strengthening data in stim i.e. survey results, data, and showing that…
... mistakes with data.
-For causal:
->Eliminate alternate causes ... effect
->Show that relationship is not reverse
ARC AC's -- Causal ArgumentsI seem to be confused on which questions types to expect Alternative-Reversal-Coincidence answer choices when dealing with a causal argument. Is thi…
I seem to be confused on which questions types to expect Alternative-Reversal-Coincidence answer choices when dealing with a causal argument. Is this exclusive to Strengthen-Weaken questions? Thanks in advance for any help on this.can you list some correlation and causal statements appearing in LSAT?I found correlation statement and causal statement are quite easy to confuse in LSAT. I think it is good to come up with list that LSAT usually makes…
I found correlation statement and causal statement are quite easy to ...Valid Relationship - Assumption and Weakening ArgumentsIn lesson 2 of Assumption and Weakening questions, J.Y. stated, "Bear in mind that most arguments in real life and on the LSAT do not have a valid re…
... do not have a valid relationship." A deeper explanation at this ...Strengthening Causal ReasoningWhen it comes to strengthening causal reasoning, I understand that offering other instances where a cause leads to an effect (cause -> effect) will a…
When it comes to strengthening causal reasoning, I understand that offering ...Causal Contrapositive?Can you take the contrapositive of a causal statement? For example, if it said that A caused B, and we don't have B, is it logically corrected to say…
Can you take the contrapositive of a causal statement? For example, if it said that A caused B, and we don't have B, is it logically corrected to say then we don't have A? Or does causation not work like that?Causal and conditional reasoning: Are they more present on some question types than on others?Are there some question types that are more likely to have causal or conditional reasoning in the stimulus than others?
Are there some question types that are more likely to have causal or conditional reasoning in the stimulus than others?PT66.S1.P2.Q11 Each passage discusses the relationship...I was wondering how I should attack/understand this question? It asks if it discusses the relationship between the reliability and one of the AC's.…
... asks if it discusses the relationship between the reliability and one ... the AC's. What does relationship mean in this case? Is ...Defining a causal relationshipPrior to the LSAT I've never really considered why A causes B. I'm very unsure of my definition of a causal relationship and would like to put it out…
... can conclude the cause-effect relationship in that example?
... conclusion that a causation relationship does not exist, which ... strengthen the argument a causation relationship does exist. The answer ... when can we conclude a causal relation exists? I often ...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 …
... particular affect!
Attacking Causal Conclusions (weaken questions):
• ... used to make causal statement
Supporting Causal Conclusions (Strengthen Questions ... the possibility that the stated relationship is reversed
• Show ...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…
... Types of Arguments
1) Causal
-- To operate, remember: ... weaken or strengthen the relationship between the evidence and ... br /> Step 3a: If causal assumption, then weaken through the ... various ways you destroy causal arguments (NC --> SE ...Strength and Weaken QuestionsSo I've seen A LOT of improvement on most of the question types. When I get to specific questions, I know exactly how to approach them and what to lo…
... . Once I see a causal indicator in a stem I ... does not occur
-Relationship is not reversed (ie B ...
-Ruled out that relationship is coincidental or correlative
-Alternate cause identified
-Relationship shown to be coincidental or ...How to approach "most logically completes" LR questionsDoes anyone have a specific strategy for these? They seem to be cropping up more often, and I usually do it by gut instinct, which is fine with easy …
... conclude that stress is a causal factor in the pain level ... can see is the potential relationship, that some of those heart ...Causation strengthening, Causation weakeningWhen it comes to CAUSATION strengthening and CAUSATION weakening questions, I know how to do them, but I have a hard time determining if causation is…
... a correlation/relationship between two things, but then draw a causal conclusion ... is going to make a causal claim are "correlation," "cause," "therefore ... "see" that the question is causal since so many of them ...PT70.S4.Q10 - a recent study showed that peopleFor this particular problem, I see how the author is making the link between stress and the way people approach and think about their problems. The c…
... the argument.
The relationship can be reversed, of course ... though. Could you restate the causal chain you think could have ...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?
Causal reasoning has an implied temporal relationship. An effect must come after ... .
If we have causal, the cause doesn't guarantee ...Weighing options and strategyHi guys, I want to summarize some stuff in points and hope you guys can chime in and give some much appreciated suggestions! -studied one mont…
... a causal claim in the conclusion. How do we weaken that relationship ... ? How do we strengthen that relationship? What can we say to ...Weaken QuestionsWould anyone have any advice for selecting the correct answer choices for weaken questions? It seems that I still get stuck between two or three answ…
... sure to focus on the relationship between the evidence, premises, and ... cause to the outcome in causal arguments
-Provide new evidence ...Reading Comprehension InferencesI finally feel like I have the Memory Method for Reading Comp down and I have seen an improvement in my RC scores, but I continue to have trouble wit…
... too much of a stretch. Relationship-building can come from identifying ... until you've established a relationship, and this is where ... "infer" meaning from the relationship. A great example is where ... AC could give you a causal claim. It's never mentioned ...PT7.S1.Q10 - a large group of hyperactive childrenI'd love an explanation on this one! Thanks in advance
... a correlation and drew a causal conclusion. When we draw a ... causal conclusion, what we are saying ... used to avoid the correlation/causal error in reasoning: a control ... would know more about the relationship between the low additive diets ...What does "Often" mean on the LSAT I have encountered certain questions where often means "Some". I had made a note about it until I came across PT37 S2 Q18 where in answer choice C …
... way, we can expect some causal or another correlation in the ... could both articulate a conditional relationship, or just simply be used ...Practicing the LSAT Without Access to MaterialHey, all! So I have sort of a weird question. Right now I'm in my last semester of university and I'm currently working two jobs while going to cl…
... Or flashcards on premise indicators, causal indicators, conclusion indicators etc. ... like: think of a causal argument and then think ... a "not both" conditional relationship?
what happens if ... br /> Do not both relationship exclude the possibility of ...Practicing the LSAT Without Access to MaterialHey, all! So I have sort of a weird question. Right now I'm in my last semester of university and I'm currently working two jobs while going to cl…
... Or flashcards on premise indicators, causal indicators, conclusion indicators etc. ... like: think of a causal argument and then think ... is a "not both" conditional relationship?
> what ... > Do not both relationship exclude the possibility of neither ...how long take you -1/-2 in RC consistently? Wide fluctuations - how to build consistency in RC?hey all, i've been drilling RC for a few weeks, and I've been facing lots of fluctuations in RC. My timed score can range from like -4 to -7. My B…
... the passage and understanding the relationship between the paragraphs you are ... by the author or speakers, causal explanations and any conditional reasoning ...Having a hard time anticipating assumptionsI'm having a hard time brainstorming assumptions for SA, PSA, weaken and strengthen questions. Sometimes when I draw out the premises and conclusion …
... strength and order of the relationship.
I can't ... exception and that is for causal arguments, the CC has a ...Questions - Need some Answers and advice please!First question - I'm having a difficult time trying to figure out when to use conditional reasoning. Can someone explain to me which questions types …
... are dealing with a causal or a conditional relationship, trust me.
"Is" group 2 indicator?Can "is" be a group 2 indicator like "must"? E.g. X is Y = X->Y JY seems to treat it as such in 60.1.17
... i personally wouldn't translate causal statements into conditional.
a causal statement implies and suggests several ... show this kind of relationship with a conditional statement; ... gt; this is actually a causal statement, and you should not ...Help with Weakening QuestionsI am struggling quite a bit with weaken questions. Are you able to offer any advice on how best to approach and solve these, and maybe share your me…
... - just the premise to conclusion relationship. If you get stuck, re ... (the conclusion)?
Anytime causal reasoning comes into play you ... 5 ways to weaken a causal argument and use those as ...PTA.S1.Q5 - Productivity in the officeI am having a hard time understanding why AC E is better than D. I also do not understand what makes B wrong.
... to look at this relationship between unauthorized breaks and ... the heart of the relationship between unauthorized breaks and ... help us with the relationship between unauthorized breaks and ... the negated sense) another causal factor that is not unauthorized ...PT28.S1.Q23 - Clinical depressionHello guys, I have a quick question for y'all concerning two answer choices in this question. I believe it is critical to understand why answers …
... shows that the cause/effect relationship could be reversed.
relationship could be reversed.
When presented with a causal ... without cause
3. New causal factor
4. Cause/effect ...
