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Argument Part - Answer Choices w/ AssumptionsIn the new version of the core curriculum, the way JY teaches Argument Part questions, he tells us to beware of answer choices that use language like…
... curriculum, the way JY teaches Argument Part questions, he tells us ... an "assumption" role in the argument if it is explicitly stated ... to ever have a correct Argument Part answer choice reference an ... -
PT94.S4.Q14 - Science writer: Scientists often acceptI figured since there is no explanation video on this one, I'd offer my two cents. Please feel free to respond if my explanation is lacking anything …
... The principle behind this argument is "if a justification ... then the justification is valid. But obviously this is ... all a valid way of supporting the argument. I mean ... is saying that the argument does not consider ... it is strengthening the argument. Now we have ... -
Difference in Argument Structure : Help!Hi I was wondering if someone can give examples, and ways to tell a difference between the two argument structures, and how to tell them apart in a s…
... a difference between the two argument structures, and how to tell ... -
disproportionate sample size as answerCan someone please explain when the answer to a LR question would be 'X is considering too small of a sample size'? I feel like these are never the a…
Can someone please explain when the answer to a LR question would be 'X is considering too small of a sample size'? I feel like these are never the answer yet are valid ways to weaken the argument.
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PT48.S1.Q17 - animal ecosystem recede threatenedSome classes of animal are so successful that they spread into virtually every ecosystem... Answer: the argument is flaw because "what is true of …
... " ? if not, then the argument is valid. If yes, why species of ... -
PT35.S1.Q23 - rejecting a belief evidenceHi all, this question comes from PT35, section 1, question 23, i chose E on this one. Can anyone share your thoughts on why E is incorrect? I tho…
... difficult because the author's argument looks quite sound. The key ... given his premises, is a valid conclusion to be drawn. But ... -
Identifying question "stems" for R.C.?Hello anybody, I just recently started studying for R.C. In LR, I found "identifying" question stems extremely helpful. It helped me tunnel mind f…
... the form of "Which of the following strengthens the author's argument ... In LR, you strengthen the argument. In RC, you strengthen the ... *author's* argument, or the critic's or ... s the MP questions, the Argument Part questions ("the author brings ... -
Chocolate"Chocolate comes from cocoa Cocoa is a tree A tree is a plant Chocolate is salad" I just love this argument :)
... . Unfortunately the meme's argument is not valid; resulting in the far ... -
Sufficient Assumptions destroying meSufficient Assumption questions are killing me. Anyone have this problem and how have you overcome it?
There are tons of worksheets throughout the course that help you hone your ability to mechanically translate. Check this one out:
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Necessary assumptionsgood morning all , hope your Easter was fun!! NA-they are kicking my butt! negating the right answer usually will get me only a few correct but f…
... really really dang close to valid (and in real world terms ... what is wrong with the argument and find an AC true ... for the argument)
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Valid Causality - Does it Exist (on LSAT)?Subject says it all. I am hypersensitive to noting that several events occurring together is always correlative (yet often mistakenly construed by au…
... it out for argument's sake:
Valid
Causation--> ... -
PT38.S4.Q6 - in any field, experience is requiredhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-38-section-4-question-06/ I know the conclusion is computerized "expert systems" cannot be~ and all of the…
Sure! The argument goes something like:
C: ... it is stored in the form of rules and facts as ... facts". In order for the argument to hold - that computers CANNOT ... -
PT19.S4.Q10 - audiences find a speaker more convincinghttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-19-section-4-question-10/ I am confused as to why A is the answer choice and not B. According to Kaplan, …
... news. Since this is a (form of a) weaken question, we ... this. This applies to any argument style that a politician may ... -
Parallel Method of Reasoning QuestionsI am ok on Parallel Method of Reasoning questions. But, I occasionally encounter those confusing PMRs. So, I am a little bit confused that are we par…
... require a firm grasp on argument structure/how the premises support ... /> - If the stimulus contains an argument with two people discussing two ... must have the 2 + 2 form.
- If the stimulus ... because it will fit the form but swap one of the ... -
Pseudo sufficient question - meaning?All the different companies use different phrases for question types and I'm getting a bit confused by the different terms. Can someone explain what …
... stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the ... -
PT26.S3.Q24 - over the last 25 years, the average price paidhttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-26-section-3-question-24/ This question is beyond sucky. Did anyone else have any problems with determining …
... is by no means a valid assumption. It is certainly possible ... Who cares about households? Our argument certainly doesn't.
B ... cares about used cars? Our argument certainly doesn't (is ... here?)
C. Strengthens the argument. Shows that the bottom of ... -
What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
... you chose will strengthen the argument just by a little and ... /> -PSA will make a decent argument almost perfect. "Just a little ... /> -SA will make a decent argument PERFECT! No assumptions whatsoever.
argument valid. -
What is the main difference between Strengthen, PSA and, SA questions?Can someone please explain briefly the differences of these three LR question types and how we should approach each type? Just a brief, helpful, chea…
"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
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"PSA questions ask you to identify an assumption that is *almost* sufficient to conclude that the reasoning in the stimulus is valid. Alone, it can't take the argument to the point of complete validity, but it gets most of the way there." -
PT71.S3.Q18 - videoconferencing equipmenthttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-71-section-3-question-18/ I thought the answer might be D for a very different reason.... the circumstance…
... , while alluding to your absolutely valid explanation of the answer choice ... definitely the case that this argument fails to account for the ... -respondent discrepancy possibly weakening the argument. From that answer choice, it ... -
Necessary and Sufficient AssumptionI am having many problems with this, please help
... in order for the argument to be valid.
For SA ... to do is defend the argument. How?
NA ... teh relationship established in the argument.
An SA ... tip 5 above. Understand the argument before seeking anything out vis ... -
Speed!Does anyone have any general tips for improving speed? Aside from just taking a bunch of timed PTs, do you use any other methods?
... anyways. Really understand the core argument for each question: Premise, conclusion ... right answer is right. This form of reasoning used is often ... -
PT68.S2.Q10 - people who are allergic to catshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-68-section-2-question-10/ My interpretation of the stimulus is that people who are allergic to cats react to…
... gauge the pulse of the argument and go with the answer ... to be required for the argument to flow; but as you ... do exist. It's a form of over inference.
A trickier form of this error is. "Some ... -
Parallel Flaw questionsHi There, Just wanted some on advice on these questions. I'm still having a little difficulty with these questions but am slowly getting better. I…
Try thinking of the argument conceptually. Take a step back ... and see how the argument is working without getting bogged ... : "oh, this is a causation argument where it mistakes correlation to ... form, it will be clearer as to which argument is similar in form ... -
Valid vs Invalid Argument formsI was wondering what's the purpose in memorizing all 9 valid argument form and all 7 invalid argument forms? Is it mainly for Parallel and Parallel F…
... lessons today. Knowing the valid and invalid argument forms come in handy ... Assumption (SA) often use such argument forms. -
Are there any "perfect" LSAT Arguments?I ask this question because obviously on analysis questions you are supposed to analyze for the strength/validity of the argument and you can often f…
... /NA, the argument is by definition not valid. They can ... potentially be valid otherwise. Remember ... conclusion or identify an argument part instead of asking ... to actually manipulate the argument by strengthening/weakening/whatever ... -
Most relationship helpIs this correct? A most B most C A most C
^ This. There's also a whole section on 7sage where J.Y goes over valid/invalid argument forms with intersect statements. It has really helped me with the confusing most/some relationships. -
To Lawgic or not to LawgicThat is the question. I have found that JY will sometimes ignore logical indicator language in a stimulus (always, the only, unless, etc...) for no r…
... you need to make only valid inferences. For a lot of ... out the structure of the argument so you can cross-reference ... helps them to diagram the argument if the indicators are given ... time working through the argument and defining the argument core (main premise ... -
Does Theory Fall into Place with Practice?Currently working through the core curriculum and starting the pain of Lawgic. Today's session was learning the nine argument types and "some", "must…
Yes! Make sure you memorize those lessons! They will be very helpful soon, especially once you get to PTs. Also, valid and invalid argument types. CRUCIAL information to memorize and know when to spot it out. -
Conditional StatementsHello! I really want to improve on my conditionality. Especially when it comes to looking at the stimulus and, although it's not worded in tradition…
... to better understand what the argument states. While for Allison, the ... down into traditional conditional logic form. By the time I did ...
