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June'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm ESTJune'18 Study Group | Blind Review PT 68 | Tuesday, April 10th | 7:30 pm EST https://media.giphy.com/media/xox9kxPMcM81y/giphy.gif **Thank You …
... and here is the resulting valid argument:
p: A --& ... of reasoning (correlation/causation and conditionality)!
In this argument ... what you guys think of this analysis?? @Daniel.Sieradzki ... doing this your explanations of the other answer ... -
Driving materialHi Guys! Wondering if any of you have good study-related podcasts that you listen to while driving? I have 2 long drives coming up and I want to list…
What I meant by ‘strategies’ is the best approach for each question type, etc. Also, some of the formal logic like argument forms. I’m big on repitition for retention! -
Example of this flawCould somebody explain and provide me with an example of the flaw described below? " Something that is merely a matter of opinion is treated as if…
... - if the data is favourable of course.
" ... This is an example of the same argument but with empirical support ... . The claims of some people ... study as well. Of course this isn't a valid argument.
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Draws a conclusion based on an "ambiguous notion" of knowledge?Without giving too much away as I'm still BR-ing LSAT C2, can someone please elaborate what such a flaw is? I don't think I've seen this type of flaw…
... 's been worded differently. Instead of the word "notion," I've ... improvements in timing and accuracy—of course, not discounting the fact ... .
Flashcards for valid/invalid forms are always the first thing ... -
PT3.S2.Q3 - In Europe, schoolchildren devote time duringI think this is a necessary assumption question. Correct me if I'm wrong please! _Summary of stimulus:_ _Context:_ In the EU, schoolchildren do…
... to the rest of the argument. That is, the argument makes reference to ... a relational degree of fitness between ... if there is another person of group of persons who are less ... I think the reason you list for eliminating "A" is a ... -
LR SpeedOn average, how long does a strong LR student spend reading the stimulus and question stem before looking at the answer choices? In general I spend m…
... assume every argument is wrong until proven valid and try to ... me focus more instead of being disassociated with the ... would find the fault of the argument and try to fix ... it by using one of ... , I do a lot of the questions and skip the ... -
Necessary Assumption PatternsHello Everyone, I have been taking practice tests and I notice that I am overwhelmingly getting necessary assumption questions wrong. I understan…
Are you relying on your inution or are you solving them by looking at the logical structure of the argument (valid / invalid argument form ) sa and na questions are more lawgic heavy -
Help with Flaw Type ExamplesHey everyone, I am having a hard time with Flaw Questions. I know we are supposed to memorize the common argument flaws but that is where my struggle…
... done most of these types before. Some of the ... more flexible in terms of how they fit ... ; 1) Attacking the source of the argument (PT19, S2, Q14; PT25 ... ; 15) Your argument fails therefore the opposite of your conclusion must ... have a merged list. You're awesome!! -
#help method of reasoning questions.#help I’m about to start method of reasoning questions. However, I’m not sure if I missed a particular lesson with the different types of arguments t…
... some help looking at the valid argument types from the Validity and ... look at the 19 common argument flaws and think about what ... the opposites of those would be. I'm ... best suggestion I can think of! -
Flaw QuestionsI've been drilling Flaw questions pretty hard the last two days and I'm not making much of an improvement. On the easier questions (lvl1-3) I can eas…
... suggest to go through the list of some common flaws if you ... ://7sage.com/lesson/19-common-argument-flaws/ and study it thoroughly ... going through the relevant part of the curriculum again.
For ... fluff and focus on the argument except when the context may ... -
PT84.S3.Q22 - Commentator: Unfortunately, Roehmer’s opinionCan anyone explain with clarity on why the right answer choice is right? Thanks! **Admin note: edited title**
... with the "reasoning" in the argument being "vulnerable to criticism." The ... doctor probably made a sound argument against smoking. In other ... people but hypocrites can make valid or sound arguments just like ... a "vulnerability" in the "reasoning" of the argument. -
High 160s Plateau..My most recent fresh preptest was PT80 during which I scored a 167. My score seems to hover in that region. Any advice on piercing that veil? Gene…
... apologize for the length of my reply, but I ... diagrammed in a neat list that I keep my ... have a general understanding of the argument, hunting out the ... passages for the gist of them. I try to ... />
Sorry if none of this is particularly helpful. I ... -
Flaw/Strengthen/Weaken HelpHello everyone! I've taken about 15 PT's now, and am still consistently missing flaw/strengthen/weaken problems—basically the questions that force …
... will naturally become more critical of the argument while you read by ... each question. Holes in the argument will jump out to you ... question to write out the argument, what is/are the premise ... is the conclusion, is it valid? ect.
These question ... -
switching from powerscore to 7sage & taking november lsathi all! I have been self studying using the entire powerscore bibles since middle of may & originally planning on taking september test. started feel…
... only difference is the amount of access you get to problem ... sets and explanations of PTs. JY basically provides detailed ... early argument forms in the curriculum because it's something a lot of ... -
switching from powerscore to 7sage & taking november lsathi all! I have been self studying using the entire powerscore bibles since middle of may & originally planning on taking september test. started feel…
... only difference is the amount of access you get to ... problem sets and explanations of PTs. JY basically provides detailed ... early argument forms in the curriculum because it's something a lot of ... . I was originally thinking of starting 7sage CC from beginning ... -
Legal vs. IllegalSo I’ve been wondering... consider this: If something is legal, then it is not illegal. Therefore, if it is illegal, then it is not legal (illega…
... feeling confused haha. Basically the argument is:
Legal---> ... /> Therefore everything falls into one of the camps.
I ... 't think it's a valid argument form but it's confusing ... -
contrapositivesHey guys, i have a pretty simple question. How would you read the contrapositive of this chain: A Some B---> C? Thanks! :)
... relationships" part of the CC, as well as invalid argument forms. It's ... -
Weakness on NA/SA/weakening/flaw sectionsThese are all my incorrect questions that pop up the most as wrong answers. What can I do to fix weaknesses on these types of questions?
... in our original argument. All of these different operations ... center around the assumptions of an argument.
... 5. Here are a list of questions I would ask ... this question contain some type of argument form: phenomena/hypothesis etc? ... -
Last Minute Decision for November Retake: NEED HELP!I am super perplexed on where to go from here, my goal admission is for the 2019 Fall Cycle. After a year of studying and Pt'ing in the Low 160's, I …
... deeper into the underlying logic of the games, this is ... this might be a combination of an aggressive skipping strategy, ... close look at the fundamentals, argument forms (for example phenomena/hypothesis) ... like to see both of those number of missed questions cut ... -
MSS QuestionsAlthough already noted that MSS Qs are similar or can even be mistaken as Main Point Qs, I am not fully understanding on my own (without J.Y. pointin…
... questions, we are given an argument in the stimulus and our ... to identify the main conclusion of the argument. This will either be ... @Ohnoeshalpme, has provided a great list of question stems that indicate the ... s generally a new piece of information [but not too ... -
How do you do SA Q's under timed conditions?hey all, i was wondering how top scorers do SA Q's under timed conditions? i've been realizing that SA questions take me WAY too long to do under …
... job is to create a valid argument. As I go through ... could I make the argument completely valid. Sometimes it is really ... I picked up a ton of speed on SA questions ... how it must create a valid argument. The drills like these ... Choice will create a valid argument. -
Assumption questions: SA AND NAHELP I AM SO BAD AT THESE WHAT DO I DO
... of an argument. It is also vital to comprehend what a valid argument ... means and how assumptions are just layers of support to an argument ... find the gaps in the argument. For example, if I ... a clear gap in my argument between "working hard" and ... -
Difficulty Understanding Support!Based on the LR problems I'm getting wrong (Weakening/Strengthening, Necessary Assumption, MSS, etc.) I think I'm having difficulty understanding sup…
... to damage the quality of the argument (and in some cases ... ability to impact the quality of an argument, not the validity. ... to do with valid and invalid. An argument could be terribly ... have the correct understanding of the objective of S/W questions, then ... -
Difficulty Understanding Support!Based on the LR problems I'm getting wrong (Weakening/Strengthening, Necessary Assumption, MSS, etc.) I think I'm having difficulty understanding sup…
... to damage the quality of the argument (and in some cases ... ability to impact the quality of an argument, not the validity. ... to do with valid and invalid. An argument could be terribly ... have the correct understanding of the objective of S/W questions, then ... -
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…
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> The flaw of this argument is that it assumes that ... placed on the endangered species list.
In this ... on the list".
A way to weaken the argument might be ... on the endangered list if they have plenty of food, right? ... -
Cheat Sheet for Basic Core Curriculum Conceptshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1GJ43UhwDyD00NFmvjIDz7uWoaPyzU3QdayQzz4VqD3A/edit?usp=sharing It can be downloaded or simply viewed at the li…
... Types Guide :
Valid Argument
If the premise is ... Asks what the MP of the argument is - everything else ... premise will be left out of the argument - aka “forgotten premise ... make premise less supportive of conclusion. Weaken the evidence ... -
How do you drill LR?Hey guys, so this November test highlighted that I need to drill LR more. I focused so much on LG and RC that I may have brushed over my weaknesses i…
... an assumption in the argument which the argument has already accounted for ... critically to identify that the argument already considered this (I don ... if it's a question of getting more exposure or if ... out for and keep a list of those that trip me up ... -
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…
... re not really addressing their argument (I don't see ... pick high salary out of a list of desirable features of a job. ( ... conclusion doesn't address the argument of the Economists properly or ... the economist's argument?
Perhaps part of my problem ... -
How to do LR Cookie Cutter Review@Sami @"Cant Get Right" @NotMyName Hey Sages, I've read about different methods of doing Cookie Cutter Review, but I was curious how you guys do it…
... about breaking down the structure of the argument and going past the ... attempt to support the conclusion of the argument. This can include things ... if you know that the argument is essentially arguing 'A ... own patterns. The most common list of flaws in the CC is ... -
MBT QuestionOk, so I just got done doing the CC on MBT questions and had a few questions... 1. The AC can be derived from any conditional from within the stim…
... main conclusion/general summation of what we just read ... as a possible combination of two non-conditional statements ... at least take note of anything stated in the ... is that all parts of the stimulus are indeed ... gt;B---->C----D (valid argument form #3) form, ...
