Linear Games Inferences

[ellenb]

Dear Powerscore,

Just had a quick question, on logic games, linear games do we make an inference after each rule? or we wait until we write all the rules and than make an inference on the main diagram? in class we were doing the rule and inference and not waiting until the end.

Thanks

Ellen

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Ellen,

I like to do both. First, as I read each rule I'll compare it to prior rules to see if there are any clear connections. Then, at the end of the rules, I like to take a moment to see the big picture of all the relationships, and to make sure I didn't miss anything.

Please let me know if that helps. Thanks!

[amber]

very nice post

[ellenb]

Dear Dave,

Thanks for your post, I think I need to be more specific. For example, in Lesson 3 Game 3 (June 2006). What is the best way, to wait and do the not laws at the end of one by one as we go? Or not to do the not laws at all? It seems that after some practice I can move the variables in my head so is it really necessary to do the not laws for this particular game and in general, when should we do it and when not?

Also, for question number 20, it seems that we can think that either H or K can be second so the local rule does not play that big of an effect? Is that true to make that inference, the dual option that H/K for the second spot?

Sorry to be a bit redundant in my questions, but I want to create a system for myself based on my thought process. Now that I am able to see these variables move (lol), after doing tons of sequencing games (practice really helps) So, whoever thinks that they cannot develop their spatial reasoning, think twice

Thanks in advance!

Regards,

Ellen

[Dave Killoran]

Hi Ellen,

I'm a bit confused. This game is an Undefined Grouping game, so it doesn't feature Not Laws. Do you mean inferences? In that case, yes, I'd connect the rules as they were able to be connected. For example, the first and third rules share a link through "S," so I'd stop and join them as I realized the two could be linked together. Does that make sense?

Also, because question #20 is from another game, I'm going to copy and edit your original post in order to order to keep it separate from this thread. That answer is now over here: http://forum.powerscore.com/lsat/viewto ... f=6&t=2949

Thanks!

[ellenb]

Dear Dave,

I actually realized that you answered another questions, the question that I had was for Game 3 for June 2006 LSAT(in the lesson itself not homework) for lesson 3. Please see the above thread, I think you thought that it was game 4 for the June 2006 LSAT.

Please let me know if I totally confused you with this . My question was under the Linear Section Games and you thought it was Undefined Grouping .

Thanks

Ellen

[Dave Killoran]

Yes, I thought you meant game 3 from the June 2006 LSAT, but the game you were referencing is actually game 4 from that test (but it is game 3 in Lesson 3).

Ok, in this game, because the blocks/sequence are so powerful, you should use those instead and not show the Not Laws. When you have elements such as the two blocks, no need to show every Not Law assuming you can see how the blocks move around.

In question #20, H or K indeed are the only two options for second, so well done on seeing that!

Please let me know if that. Thanks!