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PT83.S1.Q18 - Contesting Standard committee lawgicI'm disagreeing with how JY did this because we can't use common sense in MBT nor make up assumptions because we think it makes sense to us. MSS is f…
... . Not common sense but still valid.
The stimulus says ... all we know in sound arguments, 6 is 7, or 6 ... when an argument is logically valid and factually true. -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... we look at these two arguments:
1) The more ... from drowning.
Both arguments are making a correlation-causation ... argument was in reference to arguments like (1), which is why ... , so that observation/statement is valid. -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... we look at these two arguments:
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What are some of techniques in solving the LSAT questions?I have come to a conclusion that with the test of LSAT, it is not about the content of writing but rather knowing the techniques of how to solve each…
... four groups of logical indicators, valid logic forms, some/all relationships ... attention to the author's arguments and how the evidence supports ... point how they support the arguments, not themselves.
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Causal and conditional reasoning: Are they more present on some question types than on others?Are there some question types that are more likely to have causal or conditional reasoning in the stimulus than others?
Weakening/strengthening tend to deal with causal reasoning. Questions that deal with validity are going to be conditional reasoning oriented because causal arguments are never valid. As such, SA/PSAr/PSAa deal with conditional reasoning. -
If A then B and C rewritten as if A and B then C??I swear I remember learning in one of the lessons that the lawgic if A then B and C can be rewritten as if A and B then C and vise versa but I can't …
Check out this thread- they posted cheat sheets with valid and invalid arguments that might be helpful
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PT June 2007.S2.Q5, 11, 18, 20, 22, 24Not quite sure if this is the appropriate category to ask this question, but here goes... I just finished the "Intro to Arguments" lesson and want…
... just finished the "Intro to Arguments" lesson and wanted more practice ... -
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 …
... that the argument is quite valid. All insects are so successful ... -
Getting worse in LR..I took the June and decided to retake it again this October. Over the first part of my studying after the June test I was feeling really good about m…
... to understand most of the arguments and answer choices; on Blind ... -
Helpful outside resources for the LSATGuys, when you're exercising or commuting or just putzing around, listen to the podcasts from Radiolab and Planet Money. From a content point of view…
... conversation is a series of arguments and counterarguments that ultimately reveal ... ever discussed and no intelligent arguments are ever made.
How Should one study? Hours/week, what order?Hey all, Just signed up with J.Y. and was wondering what my rhythm should be as far as covering the chapters and the amount of hours I need to put …
... all and then intro to arguments and so on. Do I ...possible quick mechanical way to translate sequencing rules in logic games (open to thoughts, plz!)Idk if there others out there like me that love the practical-mechanical type indicator word exercises 7sage offers. For instance, the conditional in…
... Jy says “relationships are relational.” Arguments are premise conclusion support relationships ...PT16.S2.Q24 - uplandian supreme courtCan someone give me some feed back on this? The reasoning denies a conclusion in order to show a premise is false. Is that an acceptable method of ar…
... is false. Is that a valid form of argumentation? Would really ...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…
Subject says it all. I am hypersensitive to noting that several events occurring together is always correlative (yet often mistakenly construed by authors as causal), but I am wondering whether this will ever come back to haunt me.
I ...[Question] Valid inferences for Correlation?Hi guys... Maybe these are obvious and I'm missing something but I couldn't really find an answer online so I was hoping someone can help me out with…
Hi guys... Maybe these are obvious and I'm missing something but I couldn't really find an answer online so I was hoping someone can help me out with some general questions regarding correlation.
If given a statement of positive correlation ...Identifying AssumptionsDoes anyone have any general advice for quickly and accurately identifying assumptions in arguments within the LR section? I feel like that's a weak …
Does anyone have any general advice for quickly and accurately identifying assumptions in arguments within the LR section? I feel like that's a weak spot for me so any advice on how to work on this would be immensely appreciated :}Question about Blind ReviewI've listened to JY's videos on the blind review and why doing it correctly is so crucial to a higher, better LSAT score. One question that came to m…
... if I cannot give a valid reason for why a particular ...Question on Strengthening QuestionsMr. Ping said that to strengthen an argument, we ought to look for an answer that provides more support between the premise and the conclusion, or pr…
... assumption in the argument is valid or sound. But other prep ... . Manhattan LSAT) say that a valid answer choice to a strengthening ...MBT and MSS questionsSo I was watching this video http://7sage.com/lesson/valid-argument-form-3-review/?ss_completed_lesson=948 and at 1:47 JY says that for MBT qu…
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http://7sage.com/lesson/valid-argument-form-3-review/?ss_completed_lesson ...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…
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 videos to understand? Mind blown.Retaking Old Prep TestsHi All, So, having taken and reviewed about 13 Prep Tests, I moved my test date to December instead of this weekend. My score was still not as co…
... on certain kinds of "Flaw" arguments, for instance.
It ...IIII don't know what's bestI post quite a bit, but I really do appreciate the advice. I am deciding if I should write a prep test this evening. I work full time, so right n…
... , are the fundamentals of these arguments, so I bought the Cambridge ...trouble with weakening and flaw questionsI've reviewed JY's videos, but I'm having issues. On the most recent tests I've done, I'm getting ~55% of these questions. On the weakening, I'm tryi…
... 'm trying to "punch the arguments in the face" and on ...Reading Comprehension Process of Elimination??The problem I have with Reading Comprehension is that for some questions an answer choice is considered to be correct even though its not necessary v…
... even though its not necessary valid. But for others, it seems ...Starting With Older Practice TestsDear 7Sagers I've only recently gotten to the point where I can get through this test. I'm by no means out of the woods but think that now I'm at…
... LG practices that are still valid and relevant. Read some of ...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 …
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 read the question?Subtle assumption?Anyone else having a difficult time figuring out the subtle assumption in weakening questions? Usually I can sort of figure out how to weaken the arg…
... out how to weaken the arguments. But have difficult time figuring ...Repost LR Cheat Sheetreposting this I found from old thread, though you guys would find it helpful as well FAMILY # 1 is the PROVE family where the stimulus is taken…
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B. Validity (either a valid or invalid argument)
C ...Should the LSAC be allowed to disclose to law schools extra time given for disabilities?Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.
Arguments welcome. You can simply say yes or no. I think the "yes" case is harder to make.RC HierarchyWhen doing RC passages, I seem to do worse when I get too focused on the details. On the other hand, I tend to do better when I maintain a "big-pict…
... , Inferences, other gaps in the arguments
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