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Argument by Analogy v. Argument by CounterexampleHey all, I seem to have found an issue in my thought process which needs addressing. I cannot distinguish between an <i>analogy</i> in an argument…
... between an analogy in an argument and counterexample.
For ... answer choices, one describing the argument as using an analogy and ... for is in fact a valid. For example, If I say ... is not an entirely invalid argument. Anakin Skywalker--Luke's father ... -
Help on LR Questions: 52.3.7; 53.3.8; 53.3.13; 54.4.9Hi everyone, I need some help on a few LR questions: 52.3.7: I initially chose B for this question because I assumed moving the tongue related…
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53.3.8: I had a hard time ... . What makes C wreck the argument?
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Summary of Argument FormsIs there a summary PDF of the valid and invalid argument forms? Thank You!
Is there a summary PDF of the valid and invalid argument forms?
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My 18-points-in-six-months increase story (and how you can do it while working full-time too!)Hey everybody! I wanted to share my 18-point increase story with you all and outline how I did it while working full time. I started studying for…
... , study from about 6:30 – 8:00am, get ready for work ... the answer choice impacts the argument? Or was the issue in ... ’s were doing to the argument. This was especially troublesome on ... /> - Know all the types of valid and invalid arguments for memory ... -
Lost on Valid and Invalid Argument formsI am having a hard time understanding this section of the lesson and am hoping some folks can weigh in on it. I think I'm a bit lost because there is…
... I be memorizing both the valid and invalid diagrams and be ... -
Flaw conundrumSo as I am going about my studying I am finding that flaw questions are particularly hard for me. I have noticed a pattern though. I get roughly 60% …
... grounds that an inadequate argument had been given for ... that, even if an argument's conclusion is false, ... a flaw in abstract form. I have decent success ... on LR (-6 to -8) per section because I ... because flaws questions appear roughly 8 times.
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Memorizing Valid and Invalid Argument FormsHi All, So I made flashcards for Logical Indicators and Argument Part Indicators and used the Leitner system; but the argument forms aren't all na…
... flashcards for Logical Indicators and Argument Part Indicators and used the ... Leitner system; but the argument forms aren't all named ... -
Book recommendation for increasing focus, motivation, and productivity while studyingI just finished reading _Smarter Better Faster_ by Charles Duhigg and found it to be very useful for finding ways to increase focus, motivation, and…
... premises and conclusions in an argument stimulus in LR.
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8 weeks leftHi there, I was wondering if anyone has any advice for what I should study 8 weeks out? I have already completed the entire LSAT unlocked handbook by…
... for what I should study 8 weeks out? I have already ... on Logic Games, Assumptions and Argument - based questions. I work full ... -
The Sufficient/Necessary Flaw: an approach to maximize pointsHey everyone, This post is intended to be an overview of how the sufficient/necessary flaw appears on the LSAT and how we can develop a system of att…
... /> 1.Identify the “form” in which the argument has taken. This step ... a grasp on the form of the argument.
Drill tip ... we need, but is describing valid logic! Yes, the test writers ... a handle on the form of the argument and we know that ... -
Weaken Q's "Conclusion" v. "Argument" SemanticsI know that for weaken questions we're supposed to be critical of how the premise(s) support the conclusion (e.g. select the answer choice that "most…
... "most weakens the _argument_" (an argument of course comprising one or ... stem is cast in weaken form but refers only to the ... -
Suggestions for full-time 8-hour study sessions for LSAT?I am writing the exam in July and September. Based on my diagnostics, I am pretty average in all sections and LG is not as intuitive for me so I am c…
... :10 Seq, 5 In-Out, 8 Grouping etc. some of the ... on recent LSATs in some form (give or take 5-7 ... review optimal (currently doing about 8 right now, but slowing down ... -
A little help with conditional logicHey all, need some help on some conditional logic. 31.3.18. It is a match the pattern of reasoning argument. The stimulus: It is impossible…
... match the pattern of reasoning argument.
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Now, the argument and correct answer is easy ... practice):
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Advice for Valid FormsWondering how all of you drilled valid and invalid argument forms. Wondering if I should make a quizlet, make myself a quiz? Wanted to know the most …
Wondering how all of you drilled valid and invalid argument forms. Wondering if I should make a quizlet, make myself a quiz? Wanted to know the most effective way and seek advice :) thanks so much -
Valid or Mundane?In this example: True Premise: A --> B True Premise: B --> C Inference: A--> B --> C Is the inference a valid conclusion? Or is it ju…
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Is the inference a valid conclusion? Or is it just ... be a valid and true inference or conclusion (depending on argument setup ... -
What are your thoughts on the Existential Quantifiers section?I primarily got the base of my knowledge from LSAT Trainer and PowerScore books and came to 7sage for mainly LG but also to improve on LR to further …
... going to go over the valid/invalid argument forms because I thought ... into a completely non intuitive form but I haven't seen ... -
Is every assumption the argument makes a NA?I think I reasoned my way though this as I wrote it out. Figured I’d post it in case anyone might be helped by it. Please point out any issues. I …
... impose on the argument, not ones that the argument **actually makes**. ... Sometimes the assumption the argument makes happens to also ...
Are there times an argument actually makes an assumption that ... t then eliminate. 8/10 times if argument does assume AC, ... -
Valid Conclusions - contrapositivesI need help to understand when to switch & negate a valid conclusions on contrapositives. The videos from Invalid Argument Forms are confusing and a…
... a valid conclusions on contrapositives. The videos from Invalid Argument Forms are ... I know how to "draw valid conclusions w/ transitions AND w ... -
Valid Relationship - Assumption and Weakening ArgumentsIn lesson 2 of Assumption and Weakening questions, J.Y. stated, "Bear in mind that most arguments in real life and on the LSAT do not have a valid re…
... LSAT do not have a valid relationship." A deeper explanation at ... "real-life" side of this argument, but also what this means ... -
Question about Valid and Invalid forms on the LSATHi all, it seems that posting on the discussion forum can be ineffective in terms of getting feedback, so i’ll try one more time: I’m working on the …
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Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
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•We focus on form instead of facts in these ... reasoning since they focus on form rather than facts/substance ... B. Validity (either a valid or invalid argument)
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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…
... FORM 5". What you really should be thinking is, is it valid ... quickly review both the valid and invalid argument forms, I would try ... to it being an invalid form.
In sum, don ... it translates into a valid or invalid form.
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Assumption QuestionsI've reviewed JY's lessons for Sufficient, Pseudo Sufficient, and Necessary Assumptions twice, but I'm still struggling a lot with these question typ…
... it valid, NAs are required for it). The validity of the argument ... excludes the fluff from the argument. What follows is often P1 ... infinite assumptions associated with any argument, and the likelihood of you ... Qs are just a weaker form of SAs
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Stories of significant score improvementHi Everyone, I'm curious to hear about any stories of significant score improvement. When I say significant, I mean a good 10-15+ point improvemen…
... crossed for D-Day 6/8) but I have made at ... . There are strategies governing every argument type, game, passage on the ... before taking a test? What argument type messed me up? Do ... " (no cheats -- commonly in the form of taking PTs when you ... -
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…
... to abstract the argument out to a simpler form. You can then ... evaluate the validity/flaw/gaps in the argument ... to the lessons on valid and invalid argument forms and use that ... understand the implications of the form. Then go back to the ... -
Dat Inconsistency Doe.Hello everyone. So I've been studying for the LSAT daily since the beginning of May. I plan on taking the October 3rd LSAT, and my diagnostic was …
... the gap and predict what form the right answer will take ... .
For NA: each argument has multiple potential necessary assumptions ... true if the argument has any chance at being valid (which is ... correct answer can take a form that you may not have ... -
ReasoningHi I was hoping someone could answer a question that i have been struggling with. In the question stem what is the difference between "reasoning" and…
An argument is anything made up of ... conclusion and together the form a whole argument.
Reasoning describes ... or her conclusion in an argument. How do the premises add ... argument.
Logical as in logically follows refers to a valid ... -
Identifying scope/relevanceThis is kind of a dumb question and I feel like no one else has this problem, but I've realized I constantly make mistakes identifying the scope or r…
... with ADD (PT 51.1.8, I think), answer choices that ... in order to make the argument better or worse (depending ... choice address the assumptions the argument is making? What assumptions ... assumptions/might not make the argument completely valid, but they are "less ... -
PT score range & consistencyHi all, first time poster here! I've done quite a few practice tests and while there is (happily) a general upward trend between all of them, my l…
... things. Things like argument structure, conditional logic, valid and invalid argument forms, and ... LR section and the next -8. It was because I sucked ... -
My situationI take the LSAT in 10 days and haven't had any serious study. Any advice?
... , and there was an argument to make that a trial ... think it is suggested/standard form to submit an addendum ... section. Through memorizing the valid/invalid argument forms and recognizing a lot ... of questions share the same argument structure that undergird that ...
