Premise: Phenomenon A (where A is a correlation, say X is positively correlated with Y)
Conclusion: Hypothesis about X and Y, maybe it's X causes Y or Y causes X
this form is confusing me as wouldn't the conclusion. be inferring causation from correlation? If the premises state a corelation its simply just a correlation NOT CAUSATION, causation infers correlation but correlation does not infer CAUSATION.
Could someone please help to clarify this argument form and provide an example that helps to explain?
That might make it easier to remember and internalize. I could come up with my own names but I prefer to have the same names for it as my fellow 7Sagers :))
I think it would be super helpful to do callbacks to the lessons and show which question type falls under which category :) #feedback
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A lot of people are struggling to connect it back to the lessons. Here’s what I wrote.
#2-3 : lessons 2 &3
#5 : lesson 4
#6: lessons 5-6
More examples needed!!!
where are the videos
what is this ?
yea i aint readin allat 🙏
#feedback this summary was not effective. It did not even use the titles of the different kind of arguments we learned!
Hmmm, what about examples for variants 1 and 2? ya know, the ones least elaborated upon
mmmm delicious word salad!
what did i just read
wat
I read this stuff and my eyes begin to glaze over. It is when I realize I am more intuitive.
Some examples would be very helpful here. #feedback
Basic One-Off Causal Argument
Premise: Phenomenon A (a single occurrence).
Conclusion: Hypothesis X causes A
Ex: Rain caused today’s traffic accident.
Alternative Cause Argument
Premise: Phenomenon A
Premise: Hypothesis X does not cause A
Conclusion: Hypothesis Y causes A
Ex: It’s not the rain that caused the traffic, so maybe it was the construction.
Assumption-Based Prediction Argument
Premise: Phenomenon A
Assumption: X causes A
Conclusion: Some claim or prediction is made based on that assumption.
Ex: If germs cause colds (assumed), then more contact will increase colds.
Correlation-Based Causal Argument
Premise: Phenomenon A (a correlation between X and Y).
Conclusion: Hypothesis about the relationship (e.g., X causes Y or Y causes X)
Ex: People with higher incomes exercise more, so maybe exercise leads to better income.
Experiment-Based Causal Argument
Premise: Information resembling an experiment.
Conclusion: Causal claim based on experimental results.
Ex: In a study, those who took Vitamin C got fewer colds, so Vitamin C likely reduces colds.
Causal Chain Argument
Premise: Chain of causes (A causes B, B cause C, etc.)
Conclusion: Final link in this chain (A causes D).
Ex: Stress causes poor sleep, poor sleep affects focus, poor focus affects work quality, so stress reduces work quality.
Premise: Phenomenon A (where A is a correlation, say X is positively correlated with Y)
Conclusion: Hypothesis about X and Y, maybe it's X causes Y or Y causes X
this form is confusing me as wouldn't the conclusion. be inferring causation from correlation? If the premises state a corelation its simply just a correlation NOT CAUSATION, causation infers correlation but correlation does not infer CAUSATION.
Could someone please help to clarify this argument form and provide an example that helps to explain?
Thank you so much.
#feedback#help
Can someone describe the difference between a conclusion and a hypothesis? Thanks!
#feedback I know others have already provided feedback but a quick 2 min video on this would be helpful, thank you!
#feedback
It would be helpful to show which lessons fall under which category !!
Does anyone have lessons that they know represent these forms? I wanted to ask before combing through .
Do these forms have a name? lol
That might make it easier to remember and internalize. I could come up with my own names but I prefer to have the same names for it as my fellow 7Sagers :))
I think it would be super helpful to do callbacks to the lessons and show which question type falls under which category :) #feedback