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Meeting Purpose
Open Q&A session for intermediate LSAT preparation, focusing on logical reasoning questions.
Key Takeaways
- Approach logical reasoning by strictly analyzing the match between premises and conclusions
- Always assume arguments are flawed and look for new concepts or unconsidered facts
- Pay close attention to the specific language used, as subtle differences can be critical
- For principle questions, anticipate both broad and specific interpretations
Topics
Logical Reasoning Question Analysis
- Break down arguments into premises and conclusions
- Check for new concepts in conclusions not supported by premises
- Look for unconsidered facts from premises not addressed in conclusions
- Analyze the logical force of words used (e.g., "must" vs "should")
Correlation vs Causation
- Assume correlation unless explicitly stated as causation
- Be strict with language interpretation, similar to legal contract analysis
Principle Questions Approach
- Anticipate both broad, general principles and specific, detailed ones
- Look for answer choices that fall somewhere on this spectrum
- Pay attention to concepts rather than exact wording
LSAT Question Design
- Questions are designed to be tricky and test your ability to not be misled
- Similar concepts may be expressed with different words to confuse test-takers
Next Steps
- Practice identifying exact matches between premises and conclusions
- Work on anticipating both broad and specific principles for principle questions
- Continue to analyze questions with a focus on concepts rather than exact wording
- Consider using blind review technique to differentiate between skill and timing issues