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Help: how to treat the LSAT's use of "Probably"?When doing this question, I could not agree with JY's explanation no matter how many times I've heard it. I simply think his reasoning on why he elim…
... relationship in the argument, and therefore does not actually strengthen the argument?
Weaken Q's "Conclusion" v. "Argument" SemanticsI know that for weaken questions we're supposed to be critical of how the premise(s) support the conclusion (e.g. select the answer choice that "most…
... that "most weakens the _argument_" (an argument of course comprising one or ...PT81.S2.Q22 - In a recent study, one group of participantsReposting from my comment This question has one of the most insane assumptions I’ve ever seen on the LSAT, I’m sorry but this should of been taken…
... cannot weaken part of the argument without strengthening the other ... a twin more like watching an other or watching oneself? ... this in, it would actually strengthen the argument.
You ... assumption for, so that the argument can be weakened.
...Understanding of Sufficient and Necessary Conditions + LawgicHello. I have been having some trouble with actually solidifying my understanding of the meaning of Sufficient Conditions and Necessary Conditions as…
... with a conditional relationship in an argument because I just take the ... Premises of the argument to mean the Sufficient Condition ... and the Conclusion of the argument to mean the Necessary ... trigger the Necessary Condition it does not mean that it is ...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…
... it later. I came across an explanation that stated, "Note the ... by the test to introduce an argument with which the author will ... the author’s argument, we need to strengthen the economists’ argument*"
(Admin ...PT86.S1.Q25 - Stallworth claims that she supported the proposalThis question asks us to find an answer choice that matches the flaw in the stimulus. The form of the argument in the stimulus and the form of t…
... question.
**The argument in the stimulus says:**
A = haz waste site does not pose danger to the ... developers
This argument assumes that Harris is not ... developers. Again, this is an argument that conflates two different ideas ...Example of "It is used to illustrate the general principle that the argument presupposes"?Hi guys, Not sure if this is normally asked but I want to ask anyway because I want to know what it means when I run into it. Can someone referenc…
... what it essentially means in an argument part question? Its such a ...PT2.S4.Q16 - Nuclear fusion is a process whereby the nuclei#help After reviewing, I can see why the wrong answer choices are wrong, but I cannot also tell you why C is the right answer. To me is just does …
... answer. To me is just does not make sense. To me ... thought this if anything would strengthen the argument.
**Admin note ...Plan to Attend an LSAC ForumLSAC has posted its fall 2019 recruitment forums at https://www.lsac.org/lawschoolforums. Put on your best business casual and attend one or two. …
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• Forums are an opportunity for candidates to meet ... , establish a connection with an admissions officer, and show ... and mailing list as an interested prospective student. You ... statements or future LOCIs may strengthen an application. Be prepared to ...Distorting Argument - Flaw Answer ChoiceCan someone provide me with an example of what "distorts an argument against X, and then attacks this distorted argument" would look like? PT C2, …
Can someone provide me with an example of what "distorts an argument against X, and then attacks this distorted argument" would look like?
PT C2, Section #3, Question #6 Answer Choice DPT81.S2.Q13 - A six-month public health campaignI still don't understand why A is right and C is wrong. The conclusion reads, "it's obvious that the public headed the campaign", meaning they follow…
... anything, it weakens the argument by 'presenting an alternate cause', but I ... , but the point of a strengthen/weaken answer choice is have ... think both answers can plausibly strengthen the argument. Where have I gone ...Very specific LR problems: Flaw + Argument PartHi everyone, I first started studying for the LSATs about a year ago, and have taken the LSAT 3 times since then. I plan on applying this year. …
... brought my score down: flaw + argument part question types.
an argument -- in my own words. My ...Recognizing Causal Arguments Without Indicator WordsHey guys, does anyone have any suggestions on recognizing when an argument is causal when it does not include key words like "responsible for", "resu…
Hey guys, does anyone have any suggestions on recognizing when an argument is causal ... when it does not include key ...18 things I learned while BRing LRIn case this helps anyone: 1. When down to 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees, pick the one that matches the degree of the concl…
... 2 ACs that weaken an argument to 2 different degrees ... for a NA in an argument that strikes you ... good enough for PSA. It does NOTHING.
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14. Argument parts sometimes can be assumptions ... , believes, thinks something does NOT make it one ...Infernce Questions (general LR steps)I am going over the LR flow chart. Step 0 is to idenify the stem, step 1 is read the stimulus, step 2 is asking is there an argument...my question is…
... 2 is asking is there an argument...my question is this... once ... if an arguement is going to be there? For example: weaken/strengthen ... or MSS with a real argument, but then again i havent ...A Conceptual Framework for finding the right answers for LR question types quickly (1+1=2)Hello good people, I've been receiving lots of PMs here and on reddit asking more details about the things I posted. Now that the shock has worn o…
... you are asked to analyze an argument, you NEVER attack the 1s ... argument!
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If I made an argument like:
"X washing ...A Note on "Most Helps to Justify"Many of us dive into PSA mode as soon as our eyes scan the words "Most Helps to Justify". That is, hunting for the answer choice stating: If premise…
... are going to be given an argument: Premise + Conclusion. The answer ... the wording of the stem does not necessitate reaching near validity ... that "Most Helps to Justify" does not require near validity, I ... the wording of the stem does not rule out that these ..."Some" Answer Choices for Strengthening, Weakening, and SA QuestionsSo I just finished reading the Loophole in LR by Ellen Cassidy (great book for anyone no matter where you are currently in your prep) and I thought i…
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I'll give an example of the point I ... be 1 fish. Does that weaken the argument in any way if ... have a "powerful" question and an AC has a word that ... time it probably does very little to the argument if anything at ...Road to 170+: Be Aggressive! (Long Strategy Post on how to maximize your potential in LR)A few weeks back I was in a blind review with the man himself, Mr. JY Ping and JY said something which I thought was rather profound. He mentioned th…
... if say you are doing an Argument Part question and you clearly ... even to think about the argument part question because you got ... the potential gains from being an aggressive test taker increases. ... only viable strategy but that does not mean you should default ...A Guide on RC Improvement**RC success is a function of knowing what to read for and a healthy balance of focus and confidence. Without confidence, it is hard to really focus.…
... /> First, why RC? Why does LSAC care to test us ... point or thrust of an argument, discern the authors’s ... />
**Main Point?** - What does the author want you to ... />
**Argument Structure?**-
How does each paragraph relate ...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...etcThink of Yourself as Already Being an AttorneyHappy Sunday, I just wanted to share with my fellow 7Sager's what technique I have used to really help me with not only answering LR questions fas…
... opposing counsel just gave you an argument, which in this case would ... why his/her argument is flawed. Thus, as an attorney, your job ... out the details of the argument, break down the structure ... of breaking down opposing counsels argument, picking out the flaw, ...PT34.S2.Q14-- some people claim that every human discoveryHi everyone, So I was stuck between C and B in this question because while I definitely can see why C is right, I wasn't able to see why B did not…
... at least somewhat support this argument. After all, "most people" could ... before, "most people" does strengthen the argument (ie in strengthen questions where the conclusion ...PTJ07.S3.Q21-- Help-- weaken argument questionHi, I was really stuck on this question because both B and D look like they weaken the argument here. Can anyone explain why D does not weaken th…
... weaken the argument here. Can anyone explain why D does not weaken ... the argument?
Any ...Dual Argument Structure within an argument in LR-How common is it?Hey guys, I just listened to JY's explanation for Question 19 from PT 20 Section 1 and it looks like the argument had a dual argument structure withi…
... it looks like the argument had a dual argument structure within the ...The "Just Because" Test: A framework for Evaluating ArgumentsThe vast majority of LR questions turn on your ability to see the gap between premise and conclusion. If you can understand why the premise is good o…
... fall into your lap. Evaluating an LR stimulus is similar to ... ask yourself : Just because premise... does conclusion HAVE to be true ... because it is sunny out, does JT's ice cream HAVE ... can consciously figure out why an argument isn't great, you take ...Strengthening / Weakening Questions - "Some...." tricky TRAP ACsHas anyone noticed the "Some...." as a cookie-cutter trap answer choice for tougher strengthening/weakening questions? (Disclaimer - I don't think…
... going to select an AC to strengthen or weaken an argument and all you ... we wanted to weaken this argument for example, "some people who ... or rip it apart with an accompanying explanation? :)Thoughts on an LSAT Addendum b/c of past SAT Scores?Good afternoon everyone, I would appreciate any and all advice. I am deciding on writing an LSAT Addendum to highlight my history of poor test taking…
... . I am deciding on writing an LSAT Addendum to highlight my ... in college.
Does this justify an LSAT addendum if I ...Conclusion TypesHi everyone. I might be a little late to the party with this question but does anyone have a list of conclusion types? Perhaps even with an exam…
... with this question but does anyone have a list ... br /> Perhaps even with an example Q to go along ... about the effectiveness of an ad". As soon as ... of conclusion made in an argument helps close that LR ... this in your analysis of an argument?
Very interested ...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…
... 't understand how A would strengthen the argument. If even a few ... weaken the argument even if Group A has a stronger correlation between ...
