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Panda's guide to answer all SA, PSA, Strengthen and WeakenHi Guys, I think I have spent a lot of effort in coming this up and I want to share with you my hypothesis to see what you guys think about this …
... Every SA, PSA, Strengthen, and weaken is an argument. Therefore, there is ... and conclusion. For example, does the stimulus jump right ... into conclusion or does it just go from ... either block an objection (strengthen) or call out an assumption (weakening ... -
Causation Question StrategyWould somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything? Thanks! On weakening questi…
... when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of ... correlation. Correlation can strengthen or weaken an argument, but is not sufficient support for an argument ... when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of ... -
Question Regarding Weaken and Strengthen QuestionsHello. Lately I have been having a lot of trouble with grasping what exactly I am supposed to be doing with Weaken and Strengthen Questions. I unders…
... answer choices as true what does that mean for the assumptions ... feel that this would strengthen the argument because if it is ... either, it just indicates an increased chance but not something ... assume to make an AC fit with either strengthen or weaken. ... -
What do necessary assumptions do to an argument's flaw?Hi there! So I'm still trying to answer this question and could use some help! Lots of different sources, including 7sager and the Trainer, suggest …
... find the flaw in the argument if I can, before considering ... : Why? What does a correct answer choice in an NA question do ... the flaw disappear. But with an NA, I don't have ... an answer. Any help would be ... -
PT12.S4.Q6 - Chronic Fatigue SyndromeThis necessary assumption question discusses the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) with a newly developed drug. CFS is associated with thre…
... Pre-phrase / anticipation: We need an assumption to the effect of ... . (B) thus does not make the argument valid and would fall ... (D) would be a good strengthen answer choice. (D) gets ... causal relationships behind a given correlation are possible, the simpler ... -
PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ The following is my reasoning for why the answer to PT64S1Q22 is D, and is not B. …
... cause (an indirect cause), helping to justify, and thus strengthen, the argument. D ... /> B is a correlation, but it can strengthen the causal argument. The reason ... antibiotic as an alternative cause for the resistance, D does not work ... -
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 a weak correlation: read weakly we have “ ... a increased bird population after an unusual weather pattern.”
... with great care (A) does strengthen the argument, but not anywhere close ... strengthening question that takes an unused premise and makes ... -
Having problem conceptually with LawgicI can get through all the quizzes and exercises but I'm having a hard time knowing why or the meaning of things I'm doing. When I look at a SA quest…
... read the question stem it does make a slight difference ... the argument stronger. If it's an argument that's emphasizing a correlation ... formulating ways that will strengthen that correlation. But if I am ... analyze the structure of an argument that's giving you ... -
What's the most LSAT way to weaken/strengthen this commonly featured argument?premise: Group A took medicine X. premise: Group B did not take medicine X. BUT identical results were found in both groups. conclusion: Hence, X …
... is one called “Weaken/Strengthen” by Nicole Hopkins. She ... argument. A does not cause B (Medicine X does not cause results). To strengthen ... fun), you’d introduce an alternative variable, C, ... She goes over Correlation/Causation arguments, argument by analogy, and ... -
PT39.S4.Q4: Why am I so terrible at necessary assumption questions?I thought the argument was a causal conclusion because of “increases.” Since the argument goes from correlation to causation, isn’t one of the assump…
The stimulus gives us a correlation (premise) and a conclusion ... you to find an assumption that the argument needs to make ... strengthen the argument, but it's not a necessary assumption. B does ... . The whole argument relies on the correlation that increased TV ... -
PT39.S4.Q4: Why am I so terrible at necessary assumption questions?I thought the argument was a causal conclusion because of “increases.” Since the argument goes from correlation to causation, isn’t one of the assump…
... The stimulus gives us a correlation (premise) and a conclusion ... you to find an assumption that the argument needs to make ... strengthen the argument, but it's not a necessary assumption. B does ... . The whole argument relies on the correlation that increased TV ... -
The secret to do tough Weaken/strengthen questionToday I have a big progress in weaken/strengthen question. I find in most weaken/strengthen question, there exists a presumption and the only thing…
... questions here, including numerous strengthen/weaken questions, I ... quickly. However, for strengthen/weaken question, we can ... strengthen/weaken question you don't need to make a perfect argument ... or destroy an argument.
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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…
... the argument makes, the weaker the argument
- How to weaken an argument?< ... /> ~~ Empirically observes co-variance: CORRELATION DOES NOT IMPLY CAUSATION
**Empirically ... cannot assume causation, but causation DOES imply correlation
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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 …
... Stimulus will almost always contain an argument
• Understand the structure ... show that the conclusion does not necessarily follow ... the necessary condition does not need to occur ... answer choices that actually strengthen the argument (tempting because it ... -
NA questionsNECESSARY ASSUMPTION QUESTIONS HOW TO FIND NECESSARY ASSUMPTIONS Lesson 1 of 23 “I play basketball. Therefore, I am one of the best basketball pla…
... ’re not crazy.
NA- STRENGTHEN-PSA-SA QUESTIONS Lesson 4 ... Assumption questions present you with an argument (premises + conclusion) where in order ... per year. Okay, so does this wreck our argument? Well, no. Because ... -
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…
... identify the flaw (e.g., correlation =/= causation)
Step 3b: ... -- C (ex: P actually has an effect on C)
Step ... word can make or break an AC.
-- Typically, ... 3b: If not casual, strengthen the argument by linking terms
Step ... -
PT25.S2.Q19 - in all mammalian specieshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-25-section-2-question-19/ This is the first one I have missed on the 7 practice sets I have done so far for …
... have to find an answer choice that does not fit the evidence ... am looking for: This is an argument, and there is a flaw ... the practice). It makes a correlation implies causation flaw. How do ... the MSS set #6) is an except question, but it was ... -
PT20.S1.Q20 - some people have been promoting a new herbal mixturehttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-20-section-1-question-20/ I got this question correct since C was obviously not relevant to the argument, bu…
... , we are looking for an answer that is a necessary ... how does this wreck the argument? Wouldn't this strengthen the argument's ... correctly chose because the argument does not concern itself with ... preventative. This answer does nothing to the argument, and it ... -
45.1.18 There is evidence to suggestOK, this is another one that I just can't wrap my head around the correct answer choice relative to an incorrect answer choice. This is getting beyo…
... . Therefore, these people possessed an aesthetic sense.
does nothing to the argument since it doesn ... these early humans had an aesthetic sense. Specifically, ... this instance, D could strengthen the argument. For this possibility, ... -
PT23.S2.Q14 - kim: in northern europe during the 18th centuryhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-23-section-2-question-14/ Correct me if I am wrong in my explanation. *The kind of question this is:*…
... for me because it gave an explanation of why ppl’s ... This answer seems to strengthen Lee’s argument rather than Kim’s ... the ideas of the population does not strengthen or even do anything ... . This weakens Lee’s argument, but does not strengthen Kim’s.
Conditional Answer Choices for STRENGTHEN/WEAKENHi thanks in advance if anyone can help. How should I deal with conditional answer choices in strengthen and weaken questions. Does it matter if the …
... conditional answer choices in strengthen and weaken questions. Does it matter if ... triggered in the stimulus or does it not matter? Sometimes I ... condition will either weaken or strengthen the argument depending on the question ...56.2.14 Psychologist: We asked 100I really didn’t like any of the answer choices, so I pretty much guessed on this one. These psychologists surveyed 100 entrepreneurs and 100 busin…
... weaken the argument. We want to strengthen the argument. This suggests ... argument, but I am still not that sure why. Does ... for there being a correlation between overconfidence (the ones ... that would most assuredly strengthen the argument. Nevertheless, we don’ ...PT58.S4.Q23 - eight large cratersIn my opinion, this is the hardest question on PT 58. I missed it because I didn't understand what B was saying. Can someone help me translate it/e…
... strengthen the argument. The argument seems to be making an ... either/or but not both argument ... this does strengthen the conclusion, it doesn't strengthen the argument.
an analogous situation to ...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…
... cause an increase in human indicators which would strengthen the author’s argument ... this because not only does it summarize his argument it discusses what ... directing domestic economic efforts, but does the passage talk about a ...What does "Piece together the information" mean?The subject step is mentioned once in <a href=https://7sage.com/lesson/logical-reasoning-general-approach/>Logical Reasoning General Approach</a> as …
... identifying that the stimulus does not contain an argument;
And it ... be eliminated.
What does it mean?PT44.S4.Q14 - scientists hypothesize that a particular typeHi all I cannot find any reason why (C) is wrong here. It seems to me that (C) eliminates one alternative cause (genetic cause?) and thereby str…
... (genetic cause?) and thereby strengthen the argument that P-fat is responsible ... . This is because it negates an possibility that something other than ... out to strengthen the argument. Then, why does (C) not strengthen the argument? (I mean ...PT36.S3.Q26 - before 1986 physicistsMy question here stems from the situation presented in PT36.S3.Q26 (https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-36-section-3-question-26/) It seems t…
... a factor that would harm an argument if otherwise true, you are ... here are my
Does this mean that scratching off ... a "Most Strengthen" question?
And if so, does it happen ... in the reverse? Does scratching off a ...Mistakes by LR Question typeHope this helps others: #1. **Weakening (Except)** ○ I assumed that the correct answer choice (which would need to be the one that did not…
... the opposing argument. Just because an argument is true that does not ... merely needs to make the argument irrelevant.
#5 ... of the stimulus' flawed argument including modifiers such
does nothing to strengthen the argumentAn Argument for WalkingToday a friend mentioned that headache you get after staring at a computer screen for a long time. Y'know, the one behind the eyes that makes you fee…
... computers), and working on 7sage (an online course). I would notice ... not only helps, but so does having an "empty" mind. If you ...Does "some" typically indicate an incorrect answer choice?Hey everyone. I just finished the Strengthening Questions section in the CC and have a burning question: how often does "some" indicate an incorrect …
... burning question: how often does "some" indicate an incorrect answer choice? Is ...
