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See: Powerscore's Logical Reasoning Bible.ERPM wrote:Long time reader, first time poster. Can someone give me the list of logical reasoning types in the order of their frequency?
I wouldn't say assumption is one of the most frequent ones. If I'd had to guess, maybe Flaw? It doesn't really matter, they're all on there, and you need to learn them all.whymeohgodno wrote:Assumption/Inference/Strengthen-Weaken/Flaw and maybe Principle.
I would say assumption is definitely a major question type. There always seems to be at least 5 to 9 assumption question on every LSAT I've taken.Knockglock wrote:I wouldn't say assumption is one of the most frequent ones. If I'd had to guess, maybe Flaw? It doesn't really matter, they're all on there, and you need to learn them all.whymeohgodno wrote:Assumption/Inference/Strengthen-Weaken/Flaw and maybe Principle.
5-9 assumption questions?whymeohgodno wrote:I would say assumption is definitely a major question type. There always seems to be at least 5 to 9 assumption question on every LSAT I've taken.Knockglock wrote:I wouldn't say assumption is one of the most frequent ones. If I'd had to guess, maybe Flaw? It doesn't really matter, they're all on there, and you need to learn them all.whymeohgodno wrote:Assumption/Inference/Strengthen-Weaken/Flaw and maybe Principle.
. You realize there are only like 25 questions in your average LR section, right. You're over estimating. I think 3-4 assumption questions a test is probably a decent guess.
Buy the Powerscore LR Bible if you haven't already and go through it cover to cover. If you still have questions then come back and we can help you outERPM wrote:Thanks. I guess you are right, I should just study all of them.
.I'm talking about the two LR sections combined.Knockglock wrote:5-9 assumption questions?whymeohgodno wrote:I would say assumption is definitely a major question type. There always seems to be at least 5 to 9 assumption question on every LSAT I've taken.Knockglock wrote:I wouldn't say assumption is one of the most frequent ones. If I'd had to guess, maybe Flaw? It doesn't really matter, they're all on there, and you need to learn them all.whymeohgodno wrote:Assumption/Inference/Strengthen-Weaken/Flaw and maybe Principle.
Edit: They're all major question types though...just learn them all. What kind of thread is this?
It might be worth it if you don't have PS' system down yet. Personally, I would just do games and you should pick up the symbols really quickly. You should just re-do the games from the LG Bible starting with basic linear until you feel pretty comfortable with the diagramming.naterj wrote:Hey did anyone make or buy LG flashcards? I'm almost finished with the bible but I was thinking about going back and making flashcards and was just wondering if that would be a waste of time or if anybody thought that it helped them.
Ah gotcha, a little mis-communication. Yeah 5-9 is probably a good guess for the 2 LR sections then.whymeohgodno wrote:I'm talking about the two LR sections combined.Knockglock wrote:5-9 assumption questions?whymeohgodno wrote:I would say assumption is definitely a major question type. There always seems to be at least 5 to 9 assumption question on every LSAT I've taken.Knockglock wrote: I wouldn't say assumption is one of the most frequent ones. If I'd had to guess, maybe Flaw? It doesn't really matter, they're all on there, and you need to learn them all.
Edit: They're all major question types though...just learn them all. What kind of thread is this?
Sorry I meant flashcards for LR, to memorize question types and all that good stuff. What do you think about that?Knockglock wrote:It might be worth it if you don't have PS' system down yet. Personally, I would just do games and you should pick up the symbols really quickly. You should just re-do the games from the LG Bible starting with basic linear until you feel pretty comfortable with the diagramming.naterj wrote:Hey did anyone make or buy LG flashcards? I'm almost finished with the bible but I was thinking about going back and making flashcards and was just wondering if that would be a waste of time or if anybody thought that it helped them.
write your own... that will also help with the memorizationnaterj wrote:Sorry I meant flashcards for LR, to memorize question types and all that good stuff. What do you think about that?Knockglock wrote:It might be worth it if you don't have PS' system down yet. Personally, I would just do games and you should pick up the symbols really quickly. You should just re-do the games from the LG Bible starting with basic linear until you feel pretty comfortable with the diagramming.naterj wrote:Hey did anyone make or buy LG flashcards? I'm almost finished with the bible but I was thinking about going back and making flashcards and was just wondering if that would be a waste of time or if anybody thought that it helped them.
Yeah that's what I was planning on doing, I was just wondering if it's worth the trouble since we're like a month and a half from Oct. LSAT, or if my time would be better spent just doing PT's. I can probably find time to do both though.sophia.olive wrote:write your own... that will also help with the memorizationnaterj wrote:Sorry I meant flashcards for LR, to memorize question types and all that good stuff. What do you think about that?Knockglock wrote:It might be worth it if you don't have PS' system down yet. Personally, I would just do games and you should pick up the symbols really quickly. You should just re-do the games from the LG Bible starting with basic linear until you feel pretty comfortable with the diagramming.naterj wrote:Hey did anyone make or buy LG flashcards? I'm almost finished with the bible but I was thinking about going back and making flashcards and was just wondering if that would be a waste of time or if anybody thought that it helped them.
Personally, I don't know how helpful flashcards would be for LR. I would spend my time doing PT's, or practice LR sections. The diagramming is pretty easy for LR, just make sure you know you're formal logic and conditional statements. I wouldn't worry yourself too much about learning question types, personally. Although I probably couldn't tell you by the official Powerscore name what each type of question is, I recognize what type they are and what kind of answer i'm looking for and will be credited.naterj wrote:Yeah that's what I was planning on doing, I was just wondering if it's worth the trouble since we're like a month and a half from Oct. LSAT, or if my time would be better spent just doing PT's. I can probably find time to do both though.sophia.olive wrote:write your own... that will also help with the memorizationnaterj wrote:Sorry I meant flashcards for LR, to memorize question types and all that good stuff. What do you think about that?Knockglock wrote: It might be worth it if you don't have PS' system down yet. Personally, I would just do games and you should pick up the symbols really quickly. You should just re-do the games from the LG Bible starting with basic linear until you feel pretty comfortable with the diagramming.
Haha, I like how you think. Don't forget dinosaurs, oil spills, and African-American poets.Justiceinbrothel wrote:The most common types:
-Argument between Doctor and patient's wife
-Environmental controversies
-regular debates
Those are more common in RC.Knockglock wrote:Haha, I like how you think. Don't forget dinosaurs, oil spills, and African-American poets.Justiceinbrothel wrote:The most common types:
-Argument between Doctor and patient's wife
-Environmental controversies
-regular debates
I have classified all Logical reasoning by types according to PS's classification method from PT 7-38 and I agree with you. These are the big four. If OP wants my spreadsheet i can send it to him/her.zanzbar wrote:Over the last month I took Prep Tests 56-59 through Kaplan and I have the break down of types of problems and how many there are of each on the test. The big 4 are definitely Assumption, Flaw, Inference, and Strengthen/Weaken, while Principle is big on some tests and weaker in others.
Prep Test 56
Assumption-7
Flaw-9
Inference-6
Strengthen/Weaken-7
Principle-6
Prep Test 57
Assumption-6
Flaw-9
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-9
Principle-5
Prep Test 58
Assumption-12
Flaw-7
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-6
Principle-7
Prep Test 59
Assumption-7
Flaw-10
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-9
Principle-4
Hope this helps
I stand corrected. Apologies to the previous poster.jr1886 wrote:I have classified all Logical reasoning by types according to PS's classification method from PT 7-38 and I agree with you. These are the big four. If OP wants my spreadsheet i can send it to him/her.zanzbar wrote:Over the last month I took Prep Tests 56-59 through Kaplan and I have the break down of types of problems and how many there are of each on the test. The big 4 are definitely Assumption, Flaw, Inference, and Strengthen/Weaken, while Principle is big on some tests and weaker in others.
Prep Test 56
Assumption-7
Flaw-9
Inference-6
Strengthen/Weaken-7
Principle-6
Prep Test 57
Assumption-6
Flaw-9
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-9
Principle-5
Prep Test 58
Assumption-12
Flaw-7
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-6
Principle-7
Prep Test 59
Assumption-7
Flaw-10
Inference-7
Strengthen/Weaken-9
Principle-4
Hope this helps
The least commons are easier to rank: Evaluate the argument < Cannot be true<Point at issue< Justify<Main point<Paradox. And the rule of thumb for Parallel questions is that there is almost always two per each section of LR. So in a test, be prepared to encounter four parallel questions