LSAT case studies
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The LSAT (Law School Admission Test), administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), is the standardized admission test for prospective law students applying to JD programs. LSAC describes it as an integral part of law school admission and states that studies have consistently shown the LSAT to be the single best predictor of first-year law school performance, even better than undergraduate grade-point average. The primary part of the exam is a four-section, multiple-choice test, and every test taker is also required to complete a written essay called LSAT Argumentative Writing. LSAC advises candidates to familiarize themselves with the different question types so they can optimize their preparation. The LSAT case studies are 5 cases and about 1,878 words.
1Bus Route Profitability and Rider Thresholds
A transit authority reports that a bus route is considered profitable only if it carries at least 40 riders per hour on average. Route 12 currently carries 45 riders per hour.
414 words, about 2 min2Protein Shakes and Weight Loss Correlation
A gym surveyed 200 members who joined one year ago. Of 120 members who regularly drank protein shakes, 80 lost more than 5 pounds.
383 words, about 2 min3Recess, Homework, and Test Score Paradox
An elementary school added 15 minutes of daily recess and also added 20 minutes of nightly homework. Average test scores rose from 72 to 78 the following year.
352 words, about 2 min4The Voyage of the Mary Rose: A Passage-Based Inference
In 1545, the English warship Mary Rose sank during a battle. Historians have debated why.
372 words, about 2 min5Jury Deliberation and the Accuracy of Verdicts
A study of 300 mock juries found that deliberation improved verdict accuracy in cases with ambiguous evidence, but not in cases with clear evidence. In ambiguous cases, juries that deliberated chose the correct verdict 68% of the time, compared to 52% for juries that did not deliberate.
357 words, about 2 min