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Flaw questions masked as NA questionsI was just wondering how I can automatically pick up on when a flaw question is really a necessary assumption question in disguise. Do arguments with…
... argument is flawed because it takes for granted" is a Flaw ... an articulation of the flaw that the argument fallaciously uses to reach ... be true in order for the conclusion of the argument to be ... what you mean by a flaw argument in disguise or anything like that ... -
Workshop Update for Saturday!UPDATE: There is a schedule change. Saturday’s Flaw/Assumption workshop (12/12) will be repscheduled. We have something in the works. When we have mo…
... the flaw/assumption workshop will be about finding flaws/assumptions in arguments in ... critical mindset while reading an argument. -
PT20.S4.Q22 - gene responsible for manic-depression@Pacifico I tried to tag you in my comment on pt 20 s4 q22, but I'm not sure if it worked because your name wasn't highlighted like it is in this c…
This is a pretty standard flaw question that is just mocked ... you to descriptively weaken the argument in the first paragraph. The speaker ... to provide an explanation when in fact Chang brings up the ... . Just approach it like the flaw question it is and you ... -
LR timing Strats: when to skip and whyI'm currently scoring in the low 160s, aiming for a 170. I want to know what you guys do for skipping questions and when you skip questions in LR. Do…
... left with that "WTF" thought in my mind, its a skip ... the grammar or identifying the argument parts, I will allow myself ... a grasp on the argument or the flaw (if there is one ... -
PT8.S1.Q10 - if the public library shared I think the error that author makes is false equation (population # = # of library users) but can someone explain answers (B) and (E) in further det…
... - that would be a good flaw to think about before reading ... population WITHIN walking distance=population in the center of the town ... though there are more people in that central area, not all ... scope. The conclusion of the argument is that more people will ... -
How long does your BR take and whyI'm just curious and trying to gauge how long other people take because sometimes I feel like I'm taking forever. I also clean copy BR After I ta…
... sentence to support". I think in that instance, I’d feel ... descriptive flaw question in which the correct answer is something the argument failed ... ’t really see the actual flaw). I only know that the ... -
PT63.S3.Q18 - the probability of avoiding heart diseaseThis question just doesn't seem to click for me any which way I look at it... I don't see how answer choice (A) is the correct answer. If someone has…
... recommendations:
1. Learn Flaw Patterns. Akin to LG inferences ... , recognizing Flaw Patterns are key to solving ... Flaw Qs quickly. There are ... is the literal gap in the argument's reasoning any correct ... -
PT35.S4.Q11 - one approach to the questionI'm not sure about this one, and I'm having a very tough time seeing why the correct answer is correct. Link: http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/…
... of the most powerful theories (in terms of explaining things) then ... it mentions the "realness" discussed in the approach and the theoretical ... supposedly causing the approach's flaw. We have to assume that ... 't have to make the argument foolproof, just get it on ... -
Does "Pre-phrase" = Prediction? And is it actually wise to do so?Hi, all. I was on a wonderful webinar the other night led by the friendly and knowledgeable sage, @c.janson35. He mentioned that he often formulate…
... time because it solidifies the argument in your brain, and it makes ... more. Understand what the common flaw types are on LR and ... if you can spot the flaw. For other question types, such ... 's needed to make the argument valid. Each question type has ... -
Getting your head in the game (Post-Holiday Slump)Hey guys, I've been having a hard time focusing after the Holidays and wanted to ask 7sagers what they do to keep focused and positive. I kno…
... arguments and finding the flaws in what they were saying. However ... for me to see the flaw(s) in an argument. -
Narrowed down my weaknessHello everyone, I have narrowed down my weakness in LR section to Flaw, PFlaw and SA questions. Mostly getting these questions wrong. I was wondering…
... handle on, and the Parallel Flaw probably the most difficult, ... require mastering the "garden variety" flaw questions first.
You ... want something "written down" in addition to the videos).
in shortened form if need be), and try to read the argument ... -
Do all method of reasoning questions contain flawed arguments?Do all method of reasoning questions contain flawed arguments? Or are there some valid arguments out there? I'm getting confused whether I'm suppose …
... can be valid arguments in MOR stimuli. That's ... to think of these in the abstract. MOR questions ... forth their argument, how they present their argument, what they ... did to the other argument, etc.
I ... pertaining to the authors flaw on a MOR question. ... -
Strengthen/Weaken Q-typeI have a question regarding strengthen and weaken questions: If I am stuck between two AC's, could I simply try to put both of them into the argument…
... for questions in the "flaw" category is to imagine that the argument is ... writers are superior to politicians in that respect), they are ... has the same type of flaw. The conclusion only cares about ... question - the future tense in the technology answer was what ... -
flawsHi, I'm confused with these statements. They refer to some kind of flaws, but can't seem to pinpoint exactly what they are. Does anyone know what th…
... call them, then Mike Kim in Trainer has categorised flaws quite ... about which categories they fall in then here is my understanding ... is not a Puzzle flaw: here the argument overvalues - a trait, an ... is not equal to 3 flaw: here the author brings two ... -
Sub Conclusion/Main Conclusion Weaken ?'sSo in reviewing the lessons on weakening I came across the one about the Olympics and it made me curious about attacking the support for the Sub Conc…
I haven't noticed a pattern. The more difficult questions tend to exploit ones inability to find the flaw and use it to weaken the argument in the first place. -
PT6.S2.Q05 - the museum's night security guardThe question is as follows: <font color=red>Admin edit: Please do not post full questions on the discussion forums! Removed the question.</font> …
Well, this is a parallel flaw question, so they are already ... their relationship. With a parallel flaw question, you are specifically trying ... conclusion. Then in your answer choices, you find the argument that fails ... -
From 170 to 180For anyone who is trying to get to where I am, I'm happy to provide any insights. For anyone far beyond where I am, I'm reaching out for help. I'…
... most often get Necessary Assumption, Flaw, and Weaken and Strengthen incorrect ... presents a weak* argument with a gap in logic for which you ... logical fallacies?
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Logical Reasoning "information/stimulus retention"..? HELPHello all, I need some advice on how to improve on "retaining" information; specifically for LR. What I'm finding is that with all LR questions…
... /> The gap will be key in answering Flaw (expose the assumption), Weaken ... 's negation would destroy the argument), Sufficient assumption (identify the one ... need to look specifically for argument structure:
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Resolve Paradox DrillingHi guys, I find myself struggling between two answer choices, the tempting answer choice and the correct answer choice for the more difficult Reso…
... argument in order to close that particular gap.
The argument's flaw ... creates this paradox. By understanding that flaw, you'll ... questions as a type of flaw question.
Does that ... -
Next Steps?I took the June LSAT and scored a 162, which is significantly worse than I performed on most of my PTs, and certainly not the score I need for my app…
... be question type specific but argument flaw specific.
Did this ... certain question/flaw type? Were you over/under confident in any of ... -
PT35.S4.Q11 - one approach to the questionI'm not sure about this one, and I'm having a very tough time seeing why the correct answer is correct. Link: http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/…
... it mentions the "realness" discussed in the approach and the theoretical ... supposedly causing the approach's flaw. We have to assume that ... to justify the author's argument in this case and seems as ... -
PT10.S4.Q21 - the proper way to plan a scientific projectI really don't like the way answer choice (E) is worded. It's too ambiguous and abstract that I was not able to wrap my head around it during timed c…
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I think the real flaw is that there is an ... have a valid argument. So E states the argument is flawed because ... of that shortcoming". The shortcoming in this instance is that there ... -
LR - Getting Bogged Down by Irrelevant AnswersHello, After about 10 PTs and many painful self-reflections, I came to the conclusion that the reason why I am having a major problem with improv…
... so few ways an argument can be right, I ... so many different ways an argument can go wrong.
... wrong anyway? Do the Flaw questions in your bonus time. ... relaxed to break open the flaw.
As ... far as improving on flaw questions, the more familiar ... -
LR - Getting Bogged Down by Irrelevant AnswersHello, After about 10 PTs and many painful self-reflections, I came to the conclusion that the reason why I am having a major problem with improv…
... that has helped me with flaw questions - once you've read ... 're dealing with a flawed argument, read the stimulus with the ... if you were in the middle of an argument with someone you ... . The LSAT (at least the flaw family questions) are the opposite ... -
LR - Getting Bogged Down by Irrelevant AnswersHello, After about 10 PTs and many painful self-reflections, I came to the conclusion that the reason why I am having a major problem with improv…
... strong understanding of what the flaw actually is, and to do ... so many) and identifying them in flaw questions, you'll get better ... of each stimulus. Breaking the argument down that way, helped me ... break the argument down like this and can see the flaw plain ... -
PT48.S4.Q13 - columnist: tagowa's testimony in the pemberton trialhttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-48-section-4-question-13/ I understand why "A" is correct but still cannot arrive at why "E" is incorre…
... have to be careful with flaw questions- many incorrect answer choices ... author of the argument had indeed reasoned in that way, but ... author did not in fact reason in that way. In this argument, the author ... have been correct if the argument went like this: (i) ... -
Parallel vs. Parallel FlawWhen the question asks: "which exhibits a pattern of reasoning most closely similar?" indicating a Parallel question, is it implicitly given to us th…
... of the test you’re in. On older tests, it could ... a flaw; and it is pretty safe to assume the argument is ... from giving you a flawed argument and not telling you.
Questions for those scoring in the 169+ range<b>For those who once were scoring well below the 169+ mark</b>, what were some of the larger breakthroughs in your prep that allowed you to finally …
... on LG to get consistently in that range. However, it gave ... to think about the test in that way because it made ... out or diagramming the argument core, anticipating the flaw/answer choice, and ...Logical ReasoningCan anybody tell me what logical reasoning questions that you must be wary of extreme language (only, whenever, all, etc) when approaching? I know in…
... extreme language trap. The fundamental flaw with extreme language is ultimately ... the terms of the argument. If the argument is A —> ... very naturally linked in our minds. So if an argument is about ... we’re anticipating to be in our correct answer choice; so ...PT68.S2.Q12 - journalist: a book claiming thathttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-12/ I was not sure between B and D... As for D, I thought the word "It fails to addr…
... fairly common phrasing for a "flaw" answer. I wouldn't ... And yes, in theory to have a 100% valid argument you do ... people will accept the argument and go along with the ... that was an LSAT argument you would need to ... these assumptions for the argument to be valid.
