Logical Reasoning
Identify the conclusion in this argument: "The restaurant’s popularity will likely increase, because they just hired a well-known chef.”
A) The restaurant’s popularity will likely increase.
B) The chef is well-known.
C) The restaurant will fail.
D) The chef’s reputation is great.
A) The restaurant’s popularity will likely increase.
What does the term “justification” mean in LSAT arguments?
A reason given to show that an action or belief is reasonable or necessary.
What is the highest possible score on the LSAT?
180
What is the conclusion in an argument?
The main point of the author is trying to convince the leader.
What is a contradiction?
A situation where two statements cannot both be true at the same time.
What is the assumption in this argument? “If the government increases taxes on cigarettes, fewer people will smoke.”
A) Tax increases will generate revenue
B) People enjoy smoking regardless of cost.
C) Higher cigarette prices discourage smoking.
D) Smoking rates are unaffected by taxes.
C) Higher cigarette prices discourage smoking.
What does “assumption” mean in the context of LSAT questions?
A statement or idea taken for granted without explicit proof, often essential to the argument.
How many scored sections are there on the LSAT?
3 scored sections
What is a premise in an argument?
A statement that supports the conclusion
What does it mean if an argument is valid?
If the premises are true, the conclusion must logically follow.
Identify the flaw: “If a person spends a lot of time playing video games, they are not productive. John spends a lot of time playing video games, so he must be unproductive.”
A) It assumes that all people who play video games are unproductive.
B) It assumes that John plays video games for fun.
C) It assumes that John is productive in other areas.
D) It assumes that productivity is not subjective.
A) It assumes that all people who play video games are unproductive.
Define “principle” in LSAT terms.
A general rule or guideline that supports the argument or conclusion.
What is the purpose of the LSAT Writing Sample?
To assess your ability to make a logical, coherent argument in writing.
What is a counterargument?
An argument that goes against the conclusion of the original argument.
What is a fallacy?
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.
What type of reasoning is being used in this argument: “The increase in the price of gas last year caused a decrease in the number of cars sold. Therefore, if gas prices decrease, more cars will be sold.”
A) Deductive reasoning.
B) Casual reasoning.
C) Inductive reasoning.
D) Analogical reasoning.
B) Casual reasoning.
Define “sufficient condition” in the context of LSAT questions.
A condition that, if met, guarantees the truth of a particular conclusion.
What is the average LSAT score?
About 150
What role does an example play in an argument?
An example serves as evidence to support a claim.
What is “causation” in logic.
The relationship where one event directly results in another.
Which of the following weakens the argument? “Organic food is better for the environment because it doesn’t involve harmful pesticides.”
A) The pesticides used in organic farming are natural and not harmful.
B) Organic food is more expensive than conventional food.
C) Consumers prefer conventional food over organic.
D) A study shows organic farming uses more water and land.
D) A study shows organic farming uses more water and land.
Define “paradox” in an LSAT argument?
A situation where two seemingly contradictory statements both appear to be true.
What type of reasoning do the majority of LSAT logical reasoning questions require?
Deductive reasoning, where conclusions follow logically from the premises.
What is a necessary condition?
Something that must be true for the conclusion to be true, but by itself is not enough to guarantee the conclusion.
What is the difference between inductive and deductive reasoning?
Inductive reasoning draws general conclusions from specific examples, while deductive reasoning draws specific conclusions from general principles.