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Conditional Logic, valid & invalid argumentsEven though conditional logic seemed easy when I went through the CC, it continues to trip me up on harder questions, so I'm reviewing some basics: …
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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 …
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valid argumentsI am looking to find a place on 7sage (preferably a pdf document) that has all of the 9 valid argument forms written out. Is there a pdf of these? Th…
I am looking to find a place on 7sage (preferably a pdf document) that has all of the 9 valid argument forms written out. Is there a pdf of these? Thanks! -
valid arguements and indicators ..how does this appy?Hello 7Sagers, I am in the process of completing the core curriculum and i had a question about the LR portion of the circular. I am memorizing un…
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Invalid ArgumentsSo I understand and see how valid arguments relate to LSAT questions, but can someone explain how I would apply invalid arguments into LSAT questions…
... I understand and see how valid arguments relate to LSAT questions, but ... how I would apply invalid arguments into LSAT questions. What type ... of question would invalid arguments be useful for, I understand ... -
Cheatsheet For Valid Argument Forms 1-9After learning all of the Valid Argument Forms and then later hear J.Y. say that these have to become a part of my intuition (causing me to freak out…
After learning all of the Valid Argument Forms and then later ... and refer to all the Valid Arguments Forms. I formatted it to ... make another PDF for Invalid Arguments.
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LR Study Guides ThreadI was wondering if we could upload our study guides in this post for those taking the June and upcoming LSATs can always come back to this.
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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…
... argument structure questions might employ valid arguments. You still need to find ... flaw", but some might be valid arguments. It's crucial to be ... questions where you compare your understanding of the stimulus with the ... -
Simple Blind Review WorksheetJust a simple BR worksheet you can print out double sided and use if you find it helpful and you're not already tired of printing. https://docs.googl…
... and answer choices solidifying my understanding of the argument. I want ... ways to strengthen most non-valid arguments and they can vary greatly ... in with a high level understanding of the terms and mechanics ... -
Struggling with drawing valid conclusions!! help help helpHey everyone! So I'm really struggling with the lesson on drawing valid conclusions. Particularly, the quiz titled "Quiz on Drawing Valid Conclusions…
... you said, invalid/valid arguments are crucial to understanding LR. But moving ... 't understand with invalid arguments. Here is a list ... br /> **1) _Memorize_ all the valid and invalid forms** (I made ... **2) _Understand_ all the valid and invalid forms.** This is ... -
Strengthen Q#help Whenever we are given [P→C] argument. I tend to see [C→P] as a correct strenthening answer choice. I understand that such answer choices try t…
... →C] but so can all valid arguments. I wouldn't even consider ... goal of wanting to "enlarge understanding rather than simply to acquire ... for the shared goal (enlarge understanding) between T and R. -
Strengthen Q#help Whenever we are given [P→C] argument. I tend to see [C→P] as a correct strenthening answer choice. I understand that such answer choices try t…
... →C] but so can all valid arguments. I wouldn't even consider ... goal of wanting to "enlarge understanding rather than simply to acquire ... for the shared goal (enlarge understanding) between T and R.
Are these valid arguments, and how do I properly diagram them? (Please help)1. People with long legs make good runners. Everyone in Ashley's family has long legs. Therefore, Ashley would make a good runner. (I think it's a ba…
1. People with long legs make good runners. Everyone in Ashley's family has long legs. Therefore, Ashley would make a good runner. (I think it's a bad argument because just because Ashley's family has long legs doesn't necessarily mean she does, right?)
LR Cheat Sheet by Q typeTrying to clear up my mind before the big day :) 1. Conclusion (most accurately expresses the conclusion) - Usual structure: contextual + HOWEV…
... that conditionals. In this case, valid arguments courses are just great. Focus ... to do to make a valid argument)
- It really helps ...Notes from LR Crash Course Workshop #3Hi everyone, I recently participated in J.Y.'s LR Crash Course Workshop #3 and wanted to share some of the key takeaways from the discussions we ha…
... to gain that understanding and internalize it ... TOTALLY understand the stimulus, that understanding is so key!
... Need to develop foundational understanding of arguments and logic to do ... way to guide your understanding of the conditional relationship ...How often do you go back to sections while doing the course? Is there a suggested method?I am about 50 hours into the coursework and have only done the diagnostic exam. With my schedule, I have done this 50 hours over the span of abou…
... my current section (end of Valid Arguments) and am wondering if I ...How to remember the 6 Advanced Valid Argument Forms?I went through 4-9 Forms today and I feel overwhelmed. How did you guys remember all these? Do I just need to watch the Invalid Argument Forms vide…
... to write out your own valid arguments and then write similar ones ...Any studying tips to break the high 150s/low 160s? (specifically LR)I started with a 141 diagnostic, and with the help of 7sage, I have gone up to a 163 as my highest so far, after 4 months of studying. I am thankful …
... was really understanding how arguments work on the LSAT and understanding what the ... LR questions revolve around this understanding.
What are they trying ...BR score is lower than expected... tips to improve?Hey guys, So after going through various timed sections of LR i'm noticing that i'm not getting to every question but even when i do BR i'm only …
If you're having problems understanding the arguments, you might even go back ...Just Read It?Hi there, Does anyone find that it is more difficult to determine whether or not an argument is valid using the 'lawgic' method than it is to simply …
... right conclusion using the same understanding of arguments. Unless you're doing ...New LSAC Licensing Policy Effective [now] April 21stHey, curious as to what will be going on with 7sage with these changes... @"Dillon A. Wright" @"J.Y. Ping" http://lsatblog.blogspot.ca/2015/03/lsa…
... may make better and more valid arguments about how this might harm ...Parallel FlawOkay, So I have watched all of JY Videos on Parallel Flaw but keep missing the correct answer. I feel like my challenge has been correct diagraming ?…
... any answer choices that are valid arguments (and vice versa). Make sure ...Why Formal Logic?***I love to write, and I also happen to have a little knowledge about the LSAT and law school admissions generally. With JY’s blessing, I have decid…
@DumbHollywoodActor The Coursera course "Think Again: How to Reason and Argue" may also help you. It doesn't go into a lot of depth on formal logic, but it can help you improve your understanding of arguments.LawgicI've decided to take a break from PTs, and go back over the basics. I think one of my weaknesses is taking the Lawgic that we were taught, and apply…
... holding you back. More just understanding of arguments and reasoning structure. That ...LawgicI've decided to take a break from PTs, and go back over the basics. I think one of my weaknesses is taking the Lawgic that we were taught, and apply…
Thank you guys! You all have been a big help! I have some direction! :) If you think of anything else that will help shore up my basic understanding of arguments... please let me know!valid argument formsIf one has learned all of the valid argument forms, does it make sense to learn the invalid forms? Of course, I could be incorrect, but it seems to b…
Right @nye8870, it's especially helpful for tricky parallel flaw questions! It's best to know that A-->B, B most C, therefore A most C is an invalid argument form rather than thinking "hmm this doesn't match up with my recollection of valid arguments."For Questions where you need to match the argument in the stimulus, are they never flawed?Ok so when you get a question that asks you to find the argument with the most simillar reasoning or matches the arguement above are they never a fla…
You either have parallel reasoning or parallel flaw questions. The former have valid arguments and the latter have flawed arguments.Confusing...is something wrong with me? (Please help)I agree that I most certainly need to take a break from the LSAT, which I am. However, in the mean time I'm trying to work on logic or establishing v…
Agreed. Take a break. I promise. In one week, you'll feel so much better. And these valid arguments will seem so simple. Take break. Talk to people. Tell someone how awesome they are. Take. A. Break. :)More than 10 point difference BR vs timed PT!Hello folks, Here it is me whining again. When I BR, I score in the 160s but when I do timed PT, I can't pass the 146-147. I did most of 7Sage's vid…
... your logical indicators and your valid arguments, etc... Instead, let’s give ...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 …
There are some valid arguments where you are asked to ...
