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Claim vs ArgumentOn the LSAT is there a difference? I heard JY make a distinction in one of the videos (PT 57 explanations) and I am not sure if there is a major diff…
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Claim Vs. AssumptionSomething I came across recently and found slightly confusing was the difference between a claim and an assumption. Can someone help me understand th…
Something I came across recently and found slightly confusing was the difference between a claim and an assumption. Can someone help me understand the difference between these two categorizations specifically as it relates to logical reasoning? -
PT22.S4.Q13 "causal claim" vs. "if then" statementHey guys, How can we tell the difference between a causal assertion and a “if then” statement? I chose D by intuition, but I did struggle for …
Hey guys,
How can we tell the difference between a causal assertion and a “if then” statement?
I chose D by intuition, but I did struggle for a long while.
JY mentions “causation” between using a car phone & ... -
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... ; The above is a valid argument form.
> < ... Your example of an invalid argument:
> > ... and it is an invalid argument form.
... when anyone says an argument is invalid the person ... not supposed to claim an argument as invalid and ... -
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... post says:
[Argument #1]
Premise 1: A ... undistributed middle" is:
[Argument #2]
Premise 1: ... dogs** are **cats**.
[Argument #2] is invalid.
claim an argument as invalid and walk ... -
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... undistributed middle" is:
> [Argument #2]
> Premise 1 ... you are not supposed to claim an argument as invalid and walk ... middle" is:
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Claim vs ArgumentOn the LSAT is there a difference? I heard JY make a distinction in one of the videos (PT 57 explanations) and I am not sure if there is a major diff…
... , a claim is more synonymous with the conclusion. An argument is both ... strengthening the claim, you are necessarily strengthening the argument because the argument is ... likely than not that the claim and argument are the same thing ... -
Claim vs ArgumentOn the LSAT is there a difference? I heard JY make a distinction in one of the videos (PT 57 explanations) and I am not sure if there is a major diff…
In reviewing LR, I found one of the few questions that does test the difference between claim and argument: PT81.S3.Q21. -
RC Annotation Method and BR (GNP vs. Human Indicators passage)Hey guys after watching Nicole Hopkins' webinar on RC Methods and Jimmy Quicksilver's webinar on RC Question Types and Tips I thought it would be hel…
... position so we have GNP vs. Human Indicators
Box with tail “The Economists claim that… indicators”:
• Let ... t talk about “total wealth vs. distribution of wealth” it ... to strengthen the political economists argument because then it would ... -
Re: Invalid vs. Valid Argument FormsHi everyone, In the process of trying to create a summary of invalid vs. valid argument forms, I stumbled across a form that I noticed hadn't bee…
... create a summary of invalid vs. valid argument forms, I stumbled across ... considered invalid (this is invalid argument form 4). I tried using ... in the curriculum is valid argument form #5: A--m--> ... -
CC: 19 Common Argument Flaws - "Beliefs vs Facts"Hello all, I’m seeking some clarification for the following argument that is given as an example of a “Belief vs Facts” flaw in the Core Curricu…
... clarification for the following argument that is given as ... example of a “Belief vs Facts” flaw in the ... Please link to the argument and do not post ... /> My breakdown of the argument is as follows:
A ... tripped up because the argument is concluding that Dr. ... -
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…
... of dissimilarities
" The similarity vs. dissimilarity" is throwing me off ... /> University Administrator: Graduate students incorrectly claim that teaching assistants should be ... does this answer weaken the argument. I think that I am ... -
Valid vs Invalid Argument formsI was wondering what's the purpose in memorizing all 9 valid argument form and all 7 invalid argument forms? Is it mainly for Parallel and Parallel F…
I was wondering what's the purpose in memorizing all 9 valid argument form and all 7 invalid argument forms? Is it mainly for Parallel and Parallel Flaw question types? -
PT61.S2.Q08 - not all vegetarian dietsI understand now that the answer is A, but I am having a difficult time seeing why B is wrong. Answer Choice B says Theodora is ignoring the researc…
... shows Theodora ignoring Marcia's claim from the research.
... first sentence in Theodora's argument. Which talks about whether ... lengthier. Marcia's second argument is vegetarians can get nourishment ... Theodora's first sentence vs Marcia's first sentence ... -
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…
... between an analogy in an argument and counterexample.
... choices, one describing the argument as using an analogy and ... is not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's ... opposes the initial claim made by the argument. If I say ... -
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…
... br /> 4. Main Conclusion: The claim that there is a large ... and the main conclusion (The claim that there is a large ... of additional premises circumvents the argument from circular reasoning.
< ... that simply **restates** a claim given in support of that ... -
Main Point of Argument vs. Main Point of Conclusion questions@"J.Y. Ping" or others that have an answer: How do you know, in LR questions where some Q stems require us to identify the main point of the "Argu…
... the main point of the "Argument" and others ask specifically to ... -
PT32.S4.Q19 - editorial: medical schools spendHello, 7Sagers! I'm a bit puzzled with this NA question and wanted to get your input on the matter. This question states that medical schools a…
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The claim is that if medical school ... being taught thoroughly, the argument falls apart because they' ... time needed for curative vs preventative thoroughness, congruent with ... necessary assumption for the argument? The argument can be just fine ... -
PT 34.S2.Q11 - some psychologists claim thatFlaw Question-- calling all folks who are a beast at LR:) HELP? I understand that the answer is C but I want to make sure that I'm breaking down …
... I'm breaking down the argument correctly:
*Best way ... all to understand"-- would the argument be valid then??
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**THUS, the psychologists' claim is wrong-- it's wrong ... argument's conclusion valid? It's TRUE that the psychologists' claim ... -
When does "As are B" = "All As are B" and when does it mean "As generally are B"Is there any rule of the English language that allows us to tell when the claim "As are B" means every single A is a B, and when "As are B" is a gene…
... us to tell when the claim "As are B" means every ... the correct answer to the argument, it's sufficient to prove ... , I would not think that claim commits one to thinking that ... this example? "Apples are fruit." vs. "Apples are healthy." The first ... -
Invalid Vs. Valid Argument Forms (When are these applicable?)I did see a post on distinguishing these argument forms a little while ago, but my question is when are these applicable? I only imagine that these a…
... a post on distinguishing these argument forms a little while ago ... -
Rare argument form: the "Tether" assumptionHey everyone, Across my studies, one thing that I have tried to do with LR is to look at arguments as repetitions of older forms of arguments. Tryi…
... sufficient/necessary confusion, the valid argument forms etc. Some are ... some specific (albeit rare) argument forms I have come across ... , I have **_tethered_** the claim in my conclusion to an ... Carrying an understanding of a argument form forward is an important ... -
PT60.S1.Q13 - Many economists claim that financial rewardsHi all! So long story short, I constantly find myself vacillating between answer choice b and answer choice c. I know what the right answer is _supp…
... this stimulus: “Many economists claim…” This is a common ... argument with which the author will disagree. Here the economists claim ... To weaken the author’s argument, we need to strengthen ... the economists’ argument*"
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Flaw - Descriptive Flaws vs Actual Flaws in the Argument - How to determine??I often make the mistake in flaw questions of -choosing an answer choice that's descriptively accurate and COULD describe a flaw, but doesn't describ…
... describe THE flaw in the argument. For example: LSAT 86 - Section ... -
Argument Q or Not Argument QAnyone have a comprehensive list which they use to review/drill which question type is an argument we must look for vs not an argument...etc
Anyone have a comprehensive list which they use to review/drill which question type is an argument we must look for vs not an argument...etc -
Triggers for Active Hunter vs Passive Receiver ModeHello Everyone! I've heard a little bit about top scorers toggling between 'Active Hunter Mode' (anticipating and searching for the ACA) vs 'Passive …
... and searching for the ACA) vs 'Passive Receiver Mode' (contemplating each ... more predisposed to one mode vs. the other (this is my ... reasoning
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Conform to Principle vs. PSAHi guys, I have a question on the difference between question stem types that ask for "which of the following most closely conforms to one of the…
... " vs. "which of the following, if valid, most justifies the argument?"
argument valid. But is it acceptable ...Principles vs conclusionsHello, I hope everyone is doing well! I am having a little bit of an issue identifying principles vs conclusions when asked to identify certain aspe…
... principles vs conclusions when asked to identify certain aspects of the argument ...Flaw Types with Example Questions - Redux 2021 Pandemic Cycle VersionReviving this excellent resource so we can add to it and keep it alive. Credit to @alyhobbs and the 3 years ago crew. Hope you all are killing it whe…
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- PT19S2Q14 *Thanks keets993
"rejects a claim ... /> - PT25S04Q17
"The argument ambiguously uses the word "afford ... rejecting the civil libertarian's argument"
- ... vs. facts is the flaw here in the argument.< ...Most Undermines the Conclusion vs. Most Strengthens the ArgumentHey everyone, I had a question about undermining the conclusion of an argument. Does it have to help undermine a premise that is stated because that…
... undermining the conclusion of an argument. Does it have to help ...
