Lsat Vocab
10 essential LSAT vocabulary terms for logical reasoning mastery
What You'll Learn
Master LSAT logical reasoning with 10 essential vocabulary flashcards covering valid arguments, assumptions, premises, conclusions, and critical reasoning concepts. Perfect for law school exam prep.
Key Topics
- Core logical reasoning terminology including valid, premise, and conclusion
- Critical concepts: assumptions, counterexamples, and inferences
- Correlation vs. causation and logical force principles
- Essential vocabulary for LSAT logical reasoning section success
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Preview: Lsat Vocab
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What does 'valid' mean in logical reasoning?
Answer
An argument is valid if its conclusion logically follows from its premises.
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Define 'assumption' in LSAT terms.
Answer
An unstated premise that must be true for the argument to work.
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What is a 'counterexample'?
Answer
An example that disproves a general statement or principle.
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Define 'premise'.
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A statement that provides support or evidence for a conclusion.
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What is a 'conclusion'?
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The main point or claim that the argument is trying to prove.
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What is an 'analogy'?
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A comparison between two different things based on a similar characteristic.
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What does 'correlation vs. causation' mean?
Answer
Just because two things occur together doesn't mean one caused the other.
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Define 'inference'.
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A conclusion that can be drawn from given premises.
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What is a 'principle' question?
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A question asking which general rule justifies or parallels the argument.
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What does 'logical force' refer to?
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The strength of the support that the premises provide to the conclusion.