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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)…
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... prevent your argument from collapsing but does this strengthen an argument per se? ... all necessary assumptions questions strengthen an argument then contra-positively ... -
PT66.S4.Q12 - Mail-order salesHey all! I got this question right almost immediately during timed, and during BR I changed it to C because I doubted myself. I used to have a…
... something deliberate like that to strengthen the causal or correlative relationship ... reiterate but just affirmed another correlation. (ie: 'the NUMBER of ... just affirms that another correlation happens, does this strengthen an argument (even a little?) my ... -
Do explanation sentences in an argument offer support?If a sentence gives an explanation, does this mean the sentence offers support? I've run into this issue twice on argument part questions. 70.1.17 wa…
If a sentence gives an explanation, does this mean the sentence ...
As an example I've made a simple argument:
I've tried to make an argument where you have a clear ... information on the premise. Does that explaining sentence give support ... -
PT. 56 S.2 Q14Can someone please explain how answer choice (D) strengthens the correlation between people being overconfident and starting their own business.
... think there’s a correlation/causation flaw in this ... the only answer that does so because it adds ... words, D shows a correlation between overconfidence and attempting to ... : while a correlation does not imply causation, it can strengthen an argument). Note that ... -
PT16.S2.Q21 - several years ago, as a measureHey, could someone help explain in detail why A is the correct answer choice? I am still lost. Thank you.
... their predators. Although, this is an interesting phenomena, 1. it gives ... stimulus so it definitely does not strengthen the argument 2. Its kind of ...
https://7sage.com/lesson/correlation/?ss_completed_lesson=1206
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PT65.S1.Q19 - last winter was mild enough to allow birdshttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-65-section-1-question-19/ Help. That's all I can say. I do not see how answer choice C does anything to the…
... A is just stating a correlation. Correlation alone does not necessarily support a ... just needs to strengthen the argument a bit. A correlation can strengthen an argument. It doesn ... anything, just lend support. A correlation by itself isn't enough ... -
When can someone "elicit a cause from a correlation"?So im going deeper and deeper into concepts and working on cookie cutters. Is there any situation where it would be appropriate to assume a cause fro…
You can never ever conclude causation from correlation, but correlation does make causation more likely. Therefore, additional correlation can strengthen an argument. -
Question on Strengthening QuestionsMr. Ping said that to strengthen an argument, we ought to look for an answer that provides more support between the premise and the conclusion, or pr…
... that to strengthen an argument, we ought to look for an answer that ... does not seem to relate to any assumption in the argument, ... a LR stimulus that contains an argument, but are we precluding ... a correct answer choice strengthen the conclusion without touching ... -
A Monty Python Explanation for What an Argument is?Hi All, I run across this video and thought I should share it, despite it only explaining part of what an argument is, it also shows what an argum…
Hi All,
I run across this video and thought I should share it, despite it only explaining part of what an argument is, it also shows what an argument is not.
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No cause X no effect Y?Hi I thought if there is no cause, then no effect can be true and can strengthen an argument. then I met this question...PT65.S1.Q15. From the c…
... can be true and can strengthen an argument.
then I met this ... a cause, an effect can happen and thus the argument is a ... flaw.
So...no cause, then no effect does ... -
Logical Reasoning: StatisticsAfter combing through numerous tests looking for ways to improve my logical reasoning score, I isolated a concept throughout the preptests that I was…
... leads to decreasing percentage. (this does not have to be true ... /> 1) To weaken or strengthen an argument using numbers and percentages, look ... LSAT repeats frequently. What does it mean for the premise ... of who picked what. Does 1984 influence a great number ... -
Any advice on Strengthens and Weaknesses of an argument?Hi everyone I have been struggling with finding the strengthens but mostly the weakness of an argument? Any tips on how to master it? Because I been …
Hi everyone I have been struggling with finding the strengthens but mostly the weakness of an argument? Any tips on how to master it? Because I been practicing and practicing and still struggling with the section. :( -
PTA.S4.Q3 and PTA.S4.Q5Okay I had a lot of trouble with these two strengthening questions lol so to see that they are only 2/3 star difficulty is slightly concerning. I end…
... with an argument is wrong (ie: if I think it does nothing ... predators; then this would strengthen the claim that the pits ... this group in order to strengthen the opposing claim, the ... Either way, it definitely does not strengthen the argument that the scholar's ... -
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…
... we need to defend the argument by:
-Strengthening ... Prove when cause occurs so does effect
->Show ... the first bullet for strengthening an argument. However, I have yet ... premise's truth doesn't strengthen an argument.
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Posting on Behalf of a 7Sage User: How to identify the main conclusion in an argument?**[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]** Are there any tricks to iden…
**[I am posting on behalf of a 7Sage user. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you for your help!]**
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PT58.S4.Q23 - craters high pressure shocks characteristicOk..I feel there is just no way I could have got this question. It is a most strengthen question and I feel the answer choice weakens the argument.…
... make sure we understand the argument. We spot craters in a ... ? Why not (2) meteorites? What does the craters being of different ... makes this question hard. To strengthen an argument, you can't just prove ... -
Tips for Quickly Eliminating Answer Choices (PR, Strengthen, Assumptions)Hey All, Over the past few months, since I began my LSAT journey, I've accumulated a few tips on how to quickly eliminate answer choices for Paral…
... AC using "some" does not weaken an argument. Strong language like ... most, etc. will weaken or strengthen an argument.
2 ... ?
Strengthen: Correct AC should trigger ... AC will strengthen the argument and destroy the argument if negated. ... -
PT74.S1.Q17 - how the pigment known as han purple was synthesizedCan someone please help me understand why this is A. How does this strengthen the argument that Han purple was discovered by accident? http://7sage…
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alas, A does the most to strengthen the argument by eliminating the ... be a great way to strengthen an argument! -
PrephrasingUsually able to locate the correct answer, however on weaken, strengthen, and both kind of assumptions questions, I am not finding the answer by prep…
... correct answer, however on weaken, strengthen, and both kind of assumptions ... the right answer should do. Does that make any sense?
an argument/ strengthen an argument. Going in having an idea and a ... -
PT80.S1.Q19 - Politician: Of the candidates running, ThompsonI have some questions about this Q. Some of the information I'm presenting about this question I've only understood after reading forum boards (I don…
... weaken the argument to the same degree (A) does. Thompson still ... no chance. This does not strengthen the argument, but it doesn’ ... are right that the argument phrases the conditional to make ... There is an unknown there. (B) attacks the sufficient argument. (A) ... -
Plateuing on Conditional Logic and WeakenHi, I've gone through the entire CC, but i'm still have trouble being able to translate passages to their _Conditional Reasoning_ equivalencies i…
... of the argument. Is it a phenomena/hypothesis, correlation causation, an argument by analogy ... ? Knowing the form of the argument goes ... /> https://7sage.com/webinar/weaken-strengthen/
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ArgumentsRegarding whether other people's argument and conclusion can be used to answer a question(not the author’s) if the author himself did not provide an …
... yes. If the author does not present an argument but the stimulus contains ... argument] is the context. If the questions asks you to strengthen the argument ... , you will strengthen [the author's argument] because that is the argument ... -
pointers for necessary assumption questions?!I am having a hard time with necessary assumption questions. I understand the question type but when it comes to the answer choices I always end up p…
... on the structure of the argument. I took a step back ... true. The necessary assumption does technically strengthen the argument but just in the ... go through the answer choices an let the answer choices tell ... -
PTB.S1.Q7-- generic drugs contain exactlyHi, The answer for this question is B. I understand why B is right, but I was not able to fully eliminate why D is wrong (I understand why A, C, …
... more, _how does knowing why they cost more_ help strengthen they are ... , they love to start an answer choice with the right ... why it costs more, but does not add anything about the ... actually costs more. Remember to strengthen an argument, the answer choice has to ... -
MSS - MP or StrengthenI thought I understood the direction of argument lesson but I just took a timed section and found myself going back and forth when I saw MSS question…
... or "The ecologist's argument most strongly supports which ...
Alternatively, although it does not work all the time ... t ask you to strengthen an argument, and it is ... impossible to "strengthen" a set of ... the LSAT means "strengthen." I hope this helps ... -
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)…
... believe all necessary assumptions strengthen the argument, if ever so ... mentioned above, if you strengthen an argument in even the most subtle ... the level at which an argument is strengthened, NA would ... world" it does add some support to the argument, as it ... -
PT59.S2.Q22 - Nutritious BreakfastI don't understand how A would strengthen the argument. If even a few members of Group B ate nutritious breakfasts and didn't increase their producti…
... nothing presented)
3) no correlation - choice 'A' rules this ... It's not a good argument (lots of assumptions in ... productive? And would it strengthen an argument if someone said the drugs ... better??? Now, would it strengthen this argument, if you ruled out ... -
PTF97.S3.7 - Automobile manufacturers who began two decades ago...First impression wise, this argument isn't great because the conclusion is so strongly worded ("_no_ loss in safety"). We can strengthen this argumen…
... s more so keeping the argument from falling apart (or ... as opposed to bolstering the argument. I meant "NA type ... an assumption that the author takes for granted does help strengthen the argument ... then denying it hurts the argument on weakening questions). Hope ... -
PTF97.S3.7 - Automobile manufacturers who began two decades ago...First impression wise, this argument isn't great because the conclusion is so strongly worded ("_no_ loss in safety"). We can strengthen this argumen…
... s more so keeping the argument from falling apart (or ... as opposed to bolstering the argument. I meant "NA type ... an assumption that the author takes for granted does help strengthen the argument ... then denying it hurts the argument on weakening questions). Hope ... -
How to approach NA questions ... HELP!Hi guys, I'm currently working through the NA questions and I am having a hard time understanding the concepts with bridging and blocking. I kno…
... know that NA questions help strengthen an argument by a little. Barely. But ... I need to weaken the argument when I get to the ...
