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by joseph.m.kirby
Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:51 am
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q7 - Terry: Months ago, I submitted
Replies: 8
Views: 3142
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Re: Q7 - Terry: Months ago, I submitted

To interpret (A) as the correct answer, I feel that we would have to use the "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard (perhaps, more or less, basic LSAT logic). We can't prove 100% that the corporation was acting dishonestly (even though it would seem that way); so, even though Terry has avoid...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:09 pm
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q16 - Chiu: The belief that
Replies: 5
Views: 3939
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Re: Q16 - Chiu: The belief that

I'll take a shot at diagramming this problem. For this problem, I first identified the core. The conclusion is the first sentence and then two premises follow. Next, try to abstract the structure and relationships: P1: emotion --> ~always under control P2: responsible --> always under control ...
by joseph.m.kirby
Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:54 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q16 - The ability to access information
Replies: 6
Views: 2803
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Re: Q16 - The ability to access information

Thanks for the reply Timmy; however, even with your explanation, I still see the last statement as supporting the statement at the top. The argument is attempting to convince us that: [v]isually impaired people can now access information from computers more easily than they can from most traditional...
by joseph.m.kirby
Thu Aug 16, 2012 6:55 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q24 - It is now clear that the ancient
Replies: 14
Views: 4332
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Re: Q24 - It is now clear that the ancient

I missed this question due to not reading critically enough. After going through the wonderful comments on this thread, I found, after re-reading, the part of the stimulus that makes the flaw obvious: In the stimulus, it is noted that Babylonians mastered the process of fermentation for making wine ...
by joseph.m.kirby
Thu Aug 16, 2012 4:58 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q16 - The ability to access information
Replies: 6
Views: 2803
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Re: Q16 - The ability to access information

Isn't the first sentence the argument's main conclusion? Intermediate Conclusion: Visually impaired people can now access information from computers more easily than they can from most traditional sources. Main Conclusion: The ability to access information via computer is a tremendous resource for v...
by joseph.m.kirby
Wed Aug 15, 2012 5:35 pm
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q8 - Doctor: In three separate studies, researchers
Replies: 27
Views: 18661
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Re: Q8 - Doctor: In three separate studies

I mistakenly chose (E) on this question. I now understand why it is wrong. The stimulus notes that the later studies found no correlation between night-lights and nearsightedness. (E) says that several of the children who had slept with night-lights as infants were nearsighted; however, (E) does not...
by joseph.m.kirby
Wed Aug 15, 2012 3:03 pm
 
Forum: Section #4
Topic: Q15 - Some scientists have expressed
Replies: 16
Views: 3986
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Re: Q15 - Some scientists have expressed

This thread has a lot of great information; I thought I would add some additional information. I think the extractable principle from the stimulus is: Shown to be accurate by lasting through rigorous tests + not equaled by competitor → accept (B) Subjected to serious attempts to disprove it + with...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Aug 14, 2012 3:55 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q12 - Politician: Those economists who claim
Replies: 7
Views: 3032
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Re: Q12 - Politician: Those economists who claim

The politician puts forward a small sample to support his/her argument, hence (D). In regard to (C), the politician does make a claim (that economists are mistaken); however, this claim is not the claim (consumer price increases have averaged less than 3 percent over the last year) that (C) puts for...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:33 pm
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q7 - Packaging is vital to
Replies: 9
Views: 4804
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Re: Q7 - Packaging is vital to

I mistakenly chose (E) on this question. On a second run through the question, I correctly found answer choice (D). The reason (E) is wrong--E says: ~packaged like other --> sell better ~sell better --> packaged like other If a product is not packaged like the earlier version, it does not mean...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Jul 24, 2012 2:56 am
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q20 - Psychotherapists who attempt to provide
Replies: 20
Views: 14845
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Re: Q20 - Psychotherapists who attempt to provide

For me, the difficulty of choosing between (C) and (E) relates to the subtle difference in meaning between "any chance" and "unlikely." To my understanding, "any chance" could be a .000001% probability of occurrence: i.e., if there's a .0000001% probability of rain, you...
by joseph.m.kirby
Mon Jul 25, 2011 6:42 pm
 
Forum: Game #3 - Health Inspector
Topic: Q15
Replies: 2
Views: 1109
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Re: Q15

This question is answerable from inferences given the following constraints:

GJL cannot be on inspected on Wednesday (only SVZ can).
G must come before J.

If G is with V on Monday; then, J must follow on Tuesday given that J cannot be on Wednesday.

B is the correct answer.
by joseph.m.kirby
Wed Jul 18, 2012 2:19 am
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q5 - Aaron: A prominent judge
Replies: 3
Views: 2497
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Re: Q5 - Aaron: A prominent judge

For this question, extract the principle in your own words or basic logic: People believe that: (1) people are genuinely moved ONLY BY things & events that people believe are actual YET (in reality) (2) People are (also) genuinely moved by things that they know are fictional (A) Correct: Accordi...
by joseph.m.kirby
Fri Jul 13, 2012 12:22 am
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q18 - Salesperson: When a salesperson is
Replies: 18
Views: 9007
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Re: Q18 - Salesperson: When a salesperson is

On another note, I think answer (A) might be a bit tricky (even though (B) is the better answer). As for eliminating (A), one must look for the flaw in the assumption that connects the premises with the conclusion: C: Successful --> Sales 3 yrs P: Successful --> CB P: 3yr & CB --> Comfo...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:01 am
 
Forum: Section #1
Topic: Q18 - Salesperson: When a salesperson is
Replies: 18
Views: 9007
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Re: Q18 - Salesperson: When a salesperson is

C: Successful --> been in sales 3+ years P: Successful --> establish client base P: 3+ years & establish client base --> eventually can have comfortable living The flaw relates to a gap in the logic where the evidence assumes that: establish client base --> 3+ years so as to allow th...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Jul 10, 2012 3:05 am
 
Forum: Section #3
Topic: Q16 - Editorial: Contrary to popular belief
Replies: 3
Views: 2935
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Re: Q16 - Editorial: Contrary to popular belief

(B) Children intensely curious about new things have short attention spans -This answer choice weakens: the assumption is that it will be especially difficult to keep these children engaged. (D) Preschoolers ask as many creative questions as do older children. -This answer choice actually strengthen...
by joseph.m.kirby
Sun Jul 08, 2012 10:35 am
 
Forum: Passage #2 - English Common Law
Topic: Q11
Replies: 16
Views: 4474
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Re: Q11

i don't understand how "maintenance" or "effectiveness" is relevant to the question. i do see how the rest of the answer choices are wrong, but i was thrown off by the wording of this answer choice. what exactly is it saying? thanks! Answer Choice: "having to do with the ma...
by joseph.m.kirby
Thu Jul 05, 2012 11:59 am
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q25 - To face danger solely because
Replies: 13
Views: 8543
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Re: Q25 - To face danger solely because

This question is a Must Be True; therefore, the answer must be provable via the stimulus. P1: (face danger solely for pleasure) --> ~courage P2: C --> acting to attain a goal (perseveres in face of fear/danger) ~acting to attain a goal (perseveres in face of fear/danger) --> ~C (A) face dan...
by joseph.m.kirby
Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:30 am
 
Forum: Section #3
Topic: Q6 - Pain perception depends only
Replies: 3
Views: 2182
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Re: Q6 - Pain perception depends only

This is a Method (Statement) question; thus, we must (1) identify the core, and (2) determine how the statement relates to it. BI: During WWII -- those individuals cited as recuperating from surgery and that requested morphine: % of Injured Soldiers < % of civilians (1) P: Solider's response to i...
by joseph.m.kirby
Sat Jun 30, 2012 6:30 am
 
Forum: Section #2
Topic: Q24 - Agricultural economist: We can increase
Replies: 6
Views: 2041
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Re: Q24 - Agricultural economist: We can increase

I found this problem a bit difficult. I diagrammed it as follows: Define the variables: IAP = Increase Agricultural Production RB = Reduce Biodiversity ACA = Abandon Conventional Agriculture CSE = Choose to Sustain Economic Growth Formulation: IAP + ~RB → ACA CSE → IAP ------------------------- ...
by joseph.m.kirby
Fri Jun 08, 2012 1:05 am
 
Forum: Section #4
Topic: Q18 - Book pulishers have traditionally published
Replies: 11
Views: 4160
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Re: Q18 - Book pulishers have traditionally published

Dont quite agree..B says quality has been declining and E says profit has been declining. And I think both can can equally cause the publishers to hold back the "charity" work they have been doing! So, I dont see why B should weaken more than E. what do you think? Thanks! What makes (B) a...