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Tips on how to read the stimulus only once?Hi All!! I am working my way through the Logic Reasoning lessons (I just finished up the first "strengthening" problem sets). I keep finding my…
... correct answer choice. (i.e. conditional, causal, premise, conclusion, formal logic indicators ... -
How to go back to curriculumI recently watched the "Post CC Strategies" webinar and something that he had mentioned as apart of the first phase of taking PTs is that we should b…
... really helpful. Was the argument conditional, causal, phenomena hypothesis or a particular ... -
Seeking advice for MBT QuestionsI know that this is one of "easiest" question types (and it is really the foundation for many other elements on the LSAT) but I am missing these cons…
... look out in MBT for conditional, causal, and quantitive language (implying ... of comparison)
Conditional logical is 75% of most ... can occur. Look for that causal language "as a result" ... You will often see a causal chain in the harder questions ... -
Causal Reasoning vs Conditional Reasoning vs Other ReasoningLong question! Thought it would be helpful to keep everything organized in one place to hear the thoughts of folks as the questions below all seem to…
... is an argument proven without conditional or causal reasoning?
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Causal v. Conditional Logic (or Lawgic if you prefer)Can someone explain the difference--if there is one in fact--between causal and conditional relationships/statements? Seemingly, A causing B is the s…
... is one in fact--between causal and conditional relationships/statements? Seemingly, A ... exist. Therefore, a conditional relationship is a valid causal relationship. There are ... -
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?
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Syllogisms and Causal ArgumentsObviously most of us know by now that there are a handful of syllogism forms that reoccur over and over throughout the LR. I know that causality is d…
... valid argument forms relate to causal arguments? Are these syllogisms applicable ... to causal arguments at all or are syllogisms applicable only to conditional ... -
Causal Argument and ConditionalityI think I am confused with causal argument and conditionality. I felt when causal argument has something to do with explanation, giving explanation…
... think I am confused with causal argument and conditionality.
... I felt when causal argument has something to do ... is a premise describing a causal relationship, would it be ... think that there is bi conditional relationship between cause and effect ... -
Causal ChainI was reviewing Q19 from Section 1 of PT 27 answer choice A, which got me wondering about causal chains. According to the stimulus, pollen can cau…
... , which got me wondering about causal chains.
According to ... link this up into a causal chain like "pollen --> ... symptoms?
I know for conditional reasoning, if you have a ... this not the case for causal reasoning?
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PT62.S4.Q19: I thought the LSAT only dealt with causal relationships in terms of a singular causeI thought on the LSAT, it was one cause per effect, not multiple causes per effect. Why is the correct answer acceptable in this instance? Shouldn't …
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Do causal relationships/comparative statements require contrapositives?I'm going through the "Skill Builder - Group 2 Translations" unit of the Conditional and Set Logic section in the Core Curriculum and I'm having some…
... Translations" unit of the Conditional and Set Logic section ... conditional language was used to express a potential causal ... those statements are conditional with comparative and causal elements (at ... statements indicating there being causal and/or comparative ... -
Games with Bi-Conditional Rules?Anyone recall any games with bi-conditional rules similar to Game 4 in PT69 and Game 2 PT56? Also, if anyone happens know of any sequencing games…
Anyone recall any games with bi-conditional rules similar to Game 4 in PT69 and Game 2 PT56?
Also, if anyone happens know of any sequencing games that incorporate bi-conditional rules that would be helpful too.
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Quiz on conditional indicatorsHi, does anyone know where I can find the flashcards to practice conditional indicators? Thank you!
Hi, does anyone know where I can find the flashcards to practice conditional indicators? Thank you! -
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…
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diagramming conditional within conditionalhi there, i have a question on diagramming multiple conditionals: e.g., Q#15, section 1 of PT #63 (june 2011), choice B states, "if someone tells …
... 'd diagram a multi-part conditional statement like this. would the ... never dealt with a conditional within a conditional so any advice you ... -
Copying conditional chains for LG questionsHi to all you smarty pants out there! I'm hoping to get your feedback/tips. In LG questions where the rules from conditional chains (e.g. preptes…
... questions where the rules from conditional chains (e.g. preptest 33 ... " game) does anyone copy the conditional chain over for each question ... -
"The only" as a sufficient conditional indicatorCan anyone give me a good example of "the only" as a sufficient conditional indicator? Possibly differentiating it from the 5 "only" (only, only if, …
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Embedded ConditionalWas there a separate session on embedded conditional reasoning?
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"Neither Nor" LG Conditional RulesAs I've been taking practice tests, I've come across several LG rules that use "neither...nor" language as a conditional. For example: if X then neit…
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Conditional Rules Trigger and Become IrrelevantHi everyone! I was wondering if someone could give me a quick summary of when conditional rules trigger and when they become irrelevant in logic g…
Hi everyone!
I was wondering if someone could give me a quick summary of when conditional rules trigger and when they become irrelevant in logic games...it still takes me a while to fully grasp the idea. -
Multiple Conditional Indicators in SentenceI'm trying to wrap my head around seeing multiple conditional indicators in a sentence, and I'll like some confirmation as to my thought process. …
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Sequencing with conditional rules?I'm trying to working on my LG weaknesses using the LSAT analytic feature and one area that could use improvement is "Sequencing w/ conditional rules…
... use improvement is "Sequencing w/ conditional rules." Is there a list ... whether or not they have conditional rules? I've gone through ... -
LR Valid & Invalid ArgumentsRegarding valid & Invalid arguments is there a list that outlines "Not flawed" arguments? For example, I know that conditional statement i.e. A-->B …
... ? For example, I know that conditional statement i.e.
A ... shows their error in the causal relationship.
So I'm ... all going to be just conditional or causal?
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Confused about explanations used in conditional logic videosHey guys. Newbie here that just signed up on this site a few days ago. I'm confused as to why, when, and how JY is applying the following analogy. Ca…
... . Isn’t later is a conditional??? And thus not a logical ... the logical equivalent of a conditional on the LSAT?
Negating a Conditional StatementHey guys, I can't remember where this was in the course, but what is the proper way to negate a conditional statment? So for example: ~ (X-->Y)…
Hey guys,
I can't remember where this was in the course, but what is the proper way to negate a conditional statment? So for example:
~ (X-->Y)
How would we properly negate if X then Y?Is there a specific way of drawing a conditional chain for in out games?I find that when I am doing in out games with conditional statement rules, my diagram is logically correct nut looks different than the explanation v…
... doing in out games with conditional statement rules, my diagram is ...Conditional Logic - need help with interpretationI am confused between the difference of these two forms of conditional logic not A -> B not B -> A versus A -> not B B -> not A Do both…
... of these two forms of conditional logic
not A ...Negating the conditional statement (for NA question)Can anyone please help me how to negate the conditional statement? If a statement is "if you get 180 on LSAT, your chances of getting into T3 inc…
Can anyone please help me how to negate the conditional statement?
If a statement is "if you get 180 on LSAT, your chances of getting into T3 increase," how would I negate this? Thank you so much for your help guys.Drawing out conditional sentences in LRHi all, Curious about your thoughts on how often and under what circumstances you turn LR questions into "lawgic" diagrams. I find that in a lot o…
... cases, even when I see conditional relationships or logical indicators, I ...LR Study Guide*I was sent this LR study guide a couple of months ago from a fellow 7Sager and it has been very helpful. It's not as detailed as some of the others…
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- Causal Relationship
- Causation Theory: (as ... question types rely heavily on conditional logic and diagramming/mapping
