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Official September LSAT Discussion ThreadHey guys! Here's the official September LSAT Discussion Thread. Please keep all discussions of the September 2016 LSAT here! Here's some ground ru…
@Isabella Yes.. noticed many MSS.. heavy on correlation/causation flaws.. u notice? hopefully it wasnt just me hahaha... I think there were a total of like 2 parellel and one main point. besides that. It was tough. flaw questions were also heavy -
PT73.S2.Q15 - marketing consultant: last year I predictedHello, I have a question about these two choices 1. the argument takes for granted that the higher sales of established products are due to effecti…
... why choosing D and saying that the flaw in the argument ... advertising" of "established products" and their "higher sales," the ... claim about "established products" and the "effective advertising" of ... is a cause/effect relationship between "low sales" and "LRG's ... -
What is your favorite LSAT Question and why?Mine is for sure PT69.S1.Q14 The test writers really outdid themselves with this one. For some reason this concept is just really interesting to m…
... that reverses the conditional relationship and subtly formulated in a ... the the earthworm is the cause. The LSAT really sets you ... is really something to behold and respect. What this question ... as simple as a disguised correlation-causation problem. That is a ... -
Trying to decide on tutor or no tutor? Need effective strategy.Hi 7sage community! I'd like some advice before I hire a tutor to help me achieve a higher lsat score. I am not opposed to spending the money, but I …
... guess there is a correlation between strategy and timing. Previously my strategy ... with the same game over and over (and not using new ones ... available- like the one for flaw?
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PT72.S4.G1 - a radio station airs hourly news updatesA condition stated is "Within each segment, reports are ordered by length, from longest to shortest." For purposes of my question I'd like to emphasi…
... . Is that not a logical flaw in the game? I'm ... correct answers, but it could cause unwarranted uncertainty and thus delay. -
PT21.S2.Q03 - a new medication for migraineI find abstract FL AC's to be quite a hassle on the LSAT. Usually I POE it down to one answer, which feels right, but I don't work through the FL if …
... that is both a can AND a dog. If it ... cant be a dog, cause no cat is a dog ... logic to be fine, no flaw there. Just making sure ... the condition immediately following it and makes it the sufficient, ... where the interpretation comes from, and it's purely coincidence ( ... -
June 2017 LSATHey guys! I was wondering if it is possible to increase my score to a 170 or higher if I scored a 145 on my diagnostic. I plan to write the June 20…
... own words, finding the flaw and then going through every ... reasoning relationship between the support and the conclusion.
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flaw: just ... because bob is a dog and is ... get an answer wrong cause you were lazy or ... -
Causation vs. Correlation vs. ConditionalityHi All, Does the below statement make sense? I am trying to get a big picture view of these 3 ideas. CAUSATION --> PERFECT CORRELATION* < ---> …
... to a movie and it being dark outside (correlation is 1). This ... case. In reality, the true cause of my chosen movie times ... bi-conditional relationship between perfect correlation and conditionality gets a little into ... -
Does causation equal correlation?So I know that on the LSAT correlation can never, ever, ever equal causation. I know that correlation being there can strengthen causation and a lack…
... relationship between A and B without any discernible correlation.
A ... study of smokers and non-smokers to show no correlation with heart ... choose just the "biased samples" flaw or whatever. -
Weighing options and strategyHi guys, I want to summarize some stuff in points and hope you guys can chime in and give some much appreciated suggestions! -studied one mont…
... a question that moves from correlation in the premise to a ... say to point out the flaw with that reasoning? What recycled ... **wrong** flaw answer choices are not describing what we see and are ... instead describing some other flaw? When you ... -
PT30.S2.Q15 - during the recent economic downturnHi guys, I was wondering if you wondered the same thing when you entered into this lesson question: https://7sage.com/lesson/regulating-the-b…
... clearly showing you a correlation in the premises and, then, concluding ... that blocking an alternate cause can be a necessary ... an easy possible alternative cause because the stimulus had ... already hinted to another possible cause (the economic downturn), but ... -
Flaw in the Reasoning Question AdviceI am really struggling with this question type. It is the most often question I get wrong in LR. My current scores are (-3 to -4) RC & LG (-5 …
... experience a high percentage of flaw questions are "cookie cutter" ... flaws: things arguments do over and over again. I believe no ... the flaw in front of them. Whether it be a correlation/ ... time abstracting what the flaw is out and eliminating the cookie ... -
Weakening questionsThese are by far the hardest and most difficult type of LR questions for me. As soon as they turn into 3/5 stars in difficulty or greater I start mis…
... your last few PTs and look at all flaw/assumption questions to ... it is actually a specific flaw type(s) that is causing ... are able to find a correlation on flaw type, then you can ... implement strategies based on the flaw.
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Flaw in the Reasoning Question AdviceI am really struggling with this question type. It is the most often question I get wrong in LR. My current scores are (-3 to -4) RC & LG (-5 …
... flaws: things arguments do over and over again. I believe no ... the flaw in front of them. Whether it be a correlation/causation ... time abstracting what the flaw is out and eliminating the cookie cutter ... into one of those categories and the time spent memorizing ... -
PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
... /> This might be a correlation or phenomenon question like you ... dismiss a correlation between dioxin and abnormalities. And they are ... cause is still present during shutdowns, so your correlation ... argument is irrelevant. But if the supposed cause ... -
CorrelationI know how to strengthen and weaken correlation within a stimulus. However, my problem is that while under timed conditions, I somehow miss the corre…
... understanding of correlations and your application of ... correlation arguments slowly--go back to the basics: find your conclusion and ... the premise(s) and conclusion??) and breaking down the ... correlation/causation LR questions to practice with:
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PT48.S4.Q17 - a large amount of rainfallHi. Just having trouble distinguishing answer C from D in this question. I think D is wrong only because it is plural. Can someone please confirm? I …
... is describing a different flaw, which is why it ... only one cause for the increased encephalitis threat and hence ... ignoring that there may be other factors that can cause ... a lack of factors and does not relate to ... no rains in April and May, there will not ... -
LR Section FrameworkI find that the LR section tests four fundamental aspects: I. Our ability to make inferences Which it tests through Most Strongly Supported, Mus…
... Strengthen, Weakening, Assumption, Flaw, Parallel question/Parallel Flaw question, Pseudo Sufficient ... Sufficient Assumption, Necessary Assumption, and Flaw questions all test your ability ... of argument on LSAT is correlation-causation. If you understand ... -
Should I label the argument structure for every question in LR?I always see J.Y. breaking down argument structures in the video explanations, but I was wondering if it is a recommended process to do during the ti…
... a pattern of argument structure and flaws, most commonly conditional, ... causation, analogy and survey, which become easier to ... , "Oh, it's a correlation/causation in a weaken question ... can appear without the cause or maybe it mistakes ... -
Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... 't articulate a specific flaw in the flaw question. Wondering if I ... "B" says: no known natural cause would account for similar meteorite ... age, this strengthens the argument and not just the conclusion.
Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... ONLY volcanos (and not meteors) can cause craters different in ... prephrase. If it can cause craters different in age ... a volcano -> cannot cause them. Therefore, nothing else ... should be and the relationship between weakened conclusion and weakened flaw.
Does anyone else think that the recent PT LR Qs punish prephrases?Ok, I might be exaggerating when I say "punish prephrases," but I noticed that the prephrases, especially for the flaw/ assumption type questions, do…
... ONLY volcanos (and not meteors) can cause craters different in ... prephrase. If it can cause craters different in age ... a volcano -> cannot cause them. Therefore, nothing else ... should be and the relationship between weakened conclusion and weakened flaw.
PT53.S1.Q18 - when a salesperson is successfulHello- Hoping for some insight on question 18. When I first began my LSAT studying journey, I found flaw questions to be very straight forward. Th…
... For me, the trouble with flaw questions involves the two steps ... is actually a flaw committed in the stimulus), and be sure ... that it is the MAIN flaw committed. ... look and see what type of argument it is (conditional, correlation/ ...PT21.S2.Q25 - statistician: changes in the sun's luminocityI got this wrong because while I did see the author was appealing to authority, I thought it was reasonable to assume that if the author says what an…
... Remember with this question the flaw the test writers are after ... is the flaw within the meteorologist’s ... basis of a correlation between the sun’s luminosity and land temp ... our two pronged test for flaw questions is “factually accurate.” ...PT21.S2.Q25 - statistician: changes in the sun's luminocityI got this wrong because while I did see the author was appealing to authority, I thought it was reasonable to assume that if the author says what an…
... basis of a correlation between the sun’s luminosity and land temp ... our two pronged test for flaw questions is “factually accurate.” ... A isn't even a flaw. Sounds more like method ... authority, and our our metrologist does not consider the correlation outlined ...Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... t actually find zero correlation" and "The study that ... found no correlation was poorly conducted".
... unrepresentative sample" as a flaw? In fact, isn't ... that exactly the flaw in question here? How ... can something be a flaw but not subject an ...Quick weakening/attack premises questionI had a quick question - based on the 7sage lessons on weakening, you never directly attack a premise or conclusion; rather, you take support away fr…
... didn't actually find zero correlation" and "The study that found no ... uses "unrepresentative sample" as a flaw?
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> ... it would be a "sampling" flaw because of the way the ...I don't enjoy BRing... is this necessarily bad?I just wanted to ask you fellow Sagers about this... plus I'd love to hear how you use BR! I just cannot find the positive usage of if for me and my …
... interested in the stimuli and the flaws themselves. Imagine ... flaw bank as you read. Simultaneously take an interest in the correlation ... between heart disease and smoking and the flaw that this ... to enjoy the journey, and just being happy that ...Does a correlation go both ways?Hi all, I have a question about correlations, as related to the LSAT. For example, PT77.S2.Q25 "The longer an animal can stay submerged in a dive,…
... did not hold, then X and Y would not be positively ... the LSAT try to imply correlation or trick you with something ... that sounds like a correlation but really isn't.
cause/effect relationship reversal issue to ...What kind of drilling do you do to close the BR gap?Hey 7sagers! My BR scores are in the mid-high 170s (woohoo!), but my actual scores have been stuck in the mid-160s for a while now. I know the BR…
... what constitutes an argument flaw or error in reasoning, ... for SA questions, MBT, flaw. We grow reliant on ... have gained the knowledge and the fundamentals. I ... support, where's the flaw (where's the crux ... in my mind and just doing the question. Cause I know ...
