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PT30.S4.Q20 - Consumer advocate: The introduction of a new drugThere is a myth out there that on Strengthen questions the LSAT will always give us four definitive non-strengtheners and only one strengthener. But …
... necessary. (Note that there is an argument that it is not necessary ... Strengthen question. And that makes sense, because providing a necessary assumption does ... assumptions are strengtheners or some strengthen problems will require us to ... -
PT14.S2.Q21 - In response to high mortality in area hospitalsDoes anybody have any idea why the answer choice is (a) for this question? I couldn't find an answer so I ended up eliminating all of the answer choi…
Does anybody have any idea why ... question? I couldn't find an answer so I ended up ... choice (a) seems to strengthen the argument, if anything. Someone please help ... -
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…
... strengthen a claim, should it be treated the same way as an argument ... -
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…
... post will be dedicated to an argument form I have tentatively called ... to in the premise, does indeed possess the property that ... /> Here we conclude: sugar does not cause hyperactivity in population ... a sugar substitute, therefore sugar does not do Y.
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PT1.S3.Q15 - Computer operating system softwareI am just really confused of why the right answer is B. My thought process was this: C: It is advisable for businesses to implement such variati…
... this I thought there was an assumption between all businesses having ... not see why B would strengthen this.
Answers ... /> D - This might weaken the argument b/c even if we ... if they do not, it does not strengthen anything
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Cookie Cutter Argument Form: Cost Benefit 🍪🍪🍪 I noticed a repeating pattern of argument structure that some may find useful. I call the form "**Cost Benefit**”, below I will discus…
... br /> To **Weaken** such an argument: Introduce a cost that may ... br />
To **Strengthen**: Block out the possibility of ...
Additionally, this argument structure is often used for ... matter abstract or create an argument that makes perfect ... -
Cookie Cutter Review: Implicit CausationI want to quickly discuss a common type of causation argument that LSAC uses. Here is an example: **Those who wear glasses are more likely than…
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We take a correlation and make a recommendation, seems ... assumption that the argument makes is inferring causation from correlation.
... this does not seem bad at all. BUT, this argument ... disguises the flaw with an argument that seems to make ... -
Road to 170+: Exit Strategy *Long Read on a strategy to help you attain a 170+ Score*In June 1941 Nazi Germany made an ill-fated attempt at invading Russia. Buoyed by their quick success in France, they launched the greatest invasion …
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**Ok Great, what does WWII history have to do ... every question on the LSAT does not mean you SHOULD ... questions asks you to analyze an argument in the stimulus and look ... is a weakness in the argument. Strengthen, Sufficient Assumption and Pseudo ... -
Question regarding "similar" or "related" in strengthen or weaken questionsI have a question regarding the use of word "similar" or "related" in strengthen and weaken choices. For an example, if a stimulus portrays the argum…
... strengthen and weaken choices. For an example, if a stimulus portrays the argument ... the Baltics. If an answer choice option stated ... .......... would that strengthen the argument? Or if an answer choice stated ... Sea... would that strengthen the argument as well? -
Does A correlated with B = /A correlated with /B?I’m led to this question because of these steps (below) that I took lol. Correct me at any point if there is a flaw in how I went about it! In 72…
... B. We want to strengthen the argument’s assumption by showing that ... no effect strengthens cause → effect ), does that mean:
A ... -
Subtleties of phenomenon hypothesisI've been going over correlation causation and it's closely related cousin phenomenon hypothesis arguments and I realized a very important distinctio…
... with **cause and effect** whereas correlation causation deals with cause and ... arguments. She says we can strengthen arguments by showing more data ... state that **chronology** can impact an argument as well. If we say ... very subtle way of strengthening an argument. -
Can a necessary assumption answer be a strengthening answer?In other words, does a necessary assumption of an argument strengthens the argument? For example, if a stimulus argue that environmental factors caus…
In other words, does a necessary assumption of an argument strengthens the argument? For example ... , be strengthening the argument? I honestly think it does, though not much ... the argument is possible. And if it does, do all NA strengthen it ... -
PT81.S3.Q21-- evolution does not always optimizeHi, Like many others, I was stuck between A and C here. However, while I do understand JY's explanation that a "claim" does not need support whil…
... that a "claim" does not need support while an "argument" does, I thought A ... idea that "evolution does not always optimize survival of an organism", thus ... making the evolution thing an argument rather than a claim. Can ... -
PT80.S4.Q22-- scientists once believed thatHi, Can anyone explain why B is right here? It seems, when watching JY's explanation, that the reason why B is right is because it provides an ex…
... it strengthens the argument by giving an example of a ... still seems to strengthen the argument by giving an example of ... does provide an explanation for the phenomena seen in the argument, ... the stimulus' argument when the argument never gave an explanation for ... -
PT1.S3.Q9 - Environmentally damaging accidentsStimulus 1. Fines against environmental accidents are so high that it costs more to pay the fine than prevent the incident. 2. If a business value…
... there may be an alternative reason or an explanation for their ... are levied against them as an ordinary business expense"_. ... this answer choice could actually strengthen the argument. If businesses meet the ... .
E) What does this have to do with ... -
PT15.S2.Q21 -- Why is this question considered a strengthen question? The question gives you an initial claim as well as a principle to go with it. The stem asks for you to pick an AC that could be appropriately use…
The question gives you an initial claim as well as ... used as a premise for an argument that uses the principle in ... correct, but in what way does this question fall into the ... -
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…
... about undermining the conclusion of an argument. Does it have to help undermine ... at? Or can it be an entirely new premise? For instance ... 't on their phones at an unhealthy rate and that technology ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... is an assumption the argument actually makes. Why? bc for an argument ... impose on the argument, not ones that the argument **actually makes ... br /> Are there times an argument actually makes an assumption that isn’t ... . 8/10 times if argument does assume AC, it’s ... -
Strengthening and weakening causation argumentsFor arguments that falsely conclude causation from correlation, can you strengthen the argument through an answer choice that demonstrates that the s…
... causation from correlation, can you strengthen the argument through an answer choice ... For instance, if the argument says that a study ... feel sick, would that strengthen the argument? Conversely, could I weaken ... the argument by saying that most ... -
Necessary Assumption Questions Help!Hi everyone! I have a question regarding necessary assumption questions. I am trying to get a better understanding of NA questions, since this is the…
... that seem relevant and may strengthen the argument, but are not needed ... correct answer choice:** "She does not get an excess of caffeine from ... this be an answer that is required for the argument?? If coffee ... -
Confusion on "Presuppose" in Argument Part QuestionsWhat does "presuppose" ACTUALLY mean in an AP question's answer choice? I understand that presupposing something is similar to assuming something.…
What does "presuppose" ACTUALLY mean in an AP question's answer choice?< ... myself into believing that the argument has presupposed something!
Does anybody have any examples of when an argument really did ... -
Strategy for Weaken/Strengthen QuestionsI have heard people say that using the "and" and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them arrive at the right answer. The str…
... " and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them arrive ... when you are asked to strengthen the argument, you say "and" at ... are asked to weaken the argument, you say "but" at the ... you use it (perhaps with an example)? -
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…
... ) it means to strengthen the argument a causation relationship does exist. The answer ... that ask you to refute an argument that establishes these relations but ... also ask you to make an argument for establishing them. -
Comprehensive Strategy for RC - response to KS in 3 partsHi KS, Perhaps you are taking the Feb LSAT, but given that the Dec test is only 3 weeks away, let me share my RC strategy. Not sure if you have t…
... up at the top. Does it work as the OS ... capture the idea of the argument. Does the MP support just ... purposely bolster, strengthen and support the passage's central argument. Remember ... human being writes an argument. A human being has an agenda in writing ... -
Evaluation QuestionsHi JY I came across a question where I don't understand the question stem or how to take on the question type ( Prep Test 36 Q24 Sec 1). Is there…
... an argument in much the same way you would for a flaw/strengthen ... case, scenario 1) would strengthen the argument considerably. The other extreme ... whether the opposites would strengthen and weaken in this ... the way, and it does an excellent job explaining this ... -
Necessary Assumption fuck-upsSo in my mind I attack NA questions pretty methodically: negating each answer choice and determining which one wrecks the argument, while also taking…
... 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 ... -
In the course syllabus, why is flaw AFTER strengthen/weaken and not before?I am having a hard time whether I should follow the schedule. I assume (uh oh) that to be able to strengthen or weaken an answer, you must first be a…
... know what's wrong with an argument, you have no basis for ... going with abstract theory first. Strengthen/weaken is often easier for ... understand the abstract structure of an argument before you can truly understand ... times (all of which JY does a fine job of in ... -
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 …
... questions):
• Find an alternate cause for the stated ... the cause occurs, the effect does not occur
• ... br /> Supporting Causal Conclusions (Strengthen Questions)
• Eliminate ... • Correct answer can strengthen the argument either a little or ... -
PT28.S1.Q26 - modern navigation systemshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-28-section-1-question-26/ I chose D but the answer is E. I still don't understand why E is an answer. If pl…
... typical correlation to causation argument. Answer choice E does ... nothing for us since it doesn't strengthen ... this correlation ... choice strengthens the correlation between the device ... -
Grow-Again ConfusionCan anybody help me understand question 15 from PT9, S4 included in the Strengthening Questions Problem Set 8? I felt completely blindsided by how an…
... to assume that had an increase in the dosage ... represented in terms of an out-of-nowhere claim/variable ... will not lead to an increase in sales, which ... one weakness, which would strengthen the argument in a sort of ... This is exactly what C does, and is why it ...
