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Diagnostic Test

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:51 pm
by vtoodler
Let's say there are two people who have never before studied for the LSAT. Both of them take an LSAT diagnostic exam, and they achieve different scores.

Why is that? Why do some people do drastically better on their diagnostic exam, and hence, need to spend less time studying for the LSAT?

Do you think it's IQ or prior reading experience?

Re: Diagnostic Test

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:57 pm
by risktaker
Ability to read fast and absorb material quicker.

Re: Diagnostic Test

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2011 11:57 pm
by incompetentia
Partially the way your mind works (maybe not aptitude, but more of your natural thought process), partially prior experiences. Each case is different.



There are LG-like puzzles that are sometimes given to kids, for example, or there are people who have never picked up reading material that's as dense as some RC passages are.


EDIT: Also, timing, like the above post.

Re: Diagnostic Test

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:04 am
by Kurst

Re: Diagnostic Test

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:05 am
by bport hopeful
Natural intelligence?

Re: Diagnostic Test

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2011 12:09 am
by tyro
+1
Nice research too with your post in the thread you linked.