Tbh it is not that odd. Illicit means forbidden by law/custom/rules. And in this context, it makes total sense. Because A is stating a rule "correlation does not imply causation" albeit by different wording. And the argument is flawed by it violates this rule and to make good arguments, you are forbidden from violating such rules.
THANK YOU. For a test where an answer can hinge on whether or not they used the word "most" or "some," this is a very inappropriate use of the word "illicit."
I thought the word "illicitly" in A was too strong of a word choice and chose against it, although that was my 2nd answer choice. C looked too tempting and seemed to line up so I chose that.
For those who think the length of this video is excessive, keep in mind that this is a lesson that goes beyond an explanation of a single question. He's spending time going through each AC to show us how to do these questions in general, not just this specific one. I personally found the reminder about the piecemeal analysis strategy within his explanation of option E to be really helpful. This kind of repetition across lessons is a very effective teaching strategy. #feedback (from an ex-teacher with a masters in education)
Someone once said in the comments if its a random word, that is the correct answer. This was my first shot trying it (It also sounded like a good answer) and got it correct.
If you struggle with retaining/understanding JY's explanations in the video, go back to the question and hit the lightbulb for each answer choices (it'll explain why an answer is correct/wrong)--the explanations are much more simpler and easy to understand
If you click on "Explanation" over at the far right, you'll be taken to the original explanation of these questions, which is nearly always shorter and, in my opinion, easier to digest. For instance, this one in particular is 17:49 long, but the former explanation is 4:14.
Thanks for this info. What "explanation" are you referring to, specifically? When I clicked on "explanation" on the far right under the answer section, it took me to a new tab with the same exact video of 17 min. What am I missing? I don't see another "explanation"?
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Using the word illicit in answer choice A really threw me off. What an odd way to use that word.
Tbh it is not that odd. Illicit means forbidden by law/custom/rules. And in this context, it makes total sense. Because A is stating a rule "correlation does not imply causation" albeit by different wording. And the argument is flawed by it violates this rule and to make good arguments, you are forbidden from violating such rules.
honestly idek what that means haha
THANK YOU. For a test where an answer can hinge on whether or not they used the word "most" or "some," this is a very inappropriate use of the word "illicit."
I kept thinking about illicit drugs
I thought the word "illicitly" in A was too strong of a word choice and chose against it, although that was my 2nd answer choice. C looked too tempting and seemed to line up so I chose that.
For those who think the length of this video is excessive, keep in mind that this is a lesson that goes beyond an explanation of a single question. He's spending time going through each AC to show us how to do these questions in general, not just this specific one. I personally found the reminder about the piecemeal analysis strategy within his explanation of option E to be really helpful. This kind of repetition across lessons is a very effective teaching strategy. #feedback (from an ex-teacher with a masters in education)
20 min explanation vids are crazzzyy. Still watching though, ily.
Correlation does not imply causation
"Don't worry about getting it right, just worry about trying"
@aldertree00644 i like this, thank you
facepalm. I originally chose A, but then second-guessed myself.
Same, keep doing it with these ;-;
Same here
SAME
"illicitly infers a cause from a correlation"
Someone once said in the comments if its a random word, that is the correct answer. This was my first shot trying it (It also sounded like a good answer) and got it correct.
LOLLLLL no but seriously
lol
lol i could see there being something to that bc they're probs banking on people not knowing the word
correct in 25 seconds lets go!
If you struggle with retaining/understanding JY's explanations in the video, go back to the question and hit the lightbulb for each answer choices (it'll explain why an answer is correct/wrong)--the explanations are much more simpler and easy to understand
Spent 80% of my time trying to remember what illicitly means
@MilesHartung The amount of words I google during blind review is astonishing
girl wtf
I really think these explanation videos can often be 90% shorter.....
If you click on "Explanation" over at the far right, you'll be taken to the original explanation of these questions, which is nearly always shorter and, in my opinion, easier to digest. For instance, this one in particular is 17:49 long, but the former explanation is 4:14.
Thank you for pointing that out! Time saver for sure.
Thanks for this info. What "explanation" are you referring to, specifically? When I clicked on "explanation" on the far right under the answer section, it took me to a new tab with the same exact video of 17 min. What am I missing? I don't see another "explanation"?
I was thinking the same thing. They have been making a lot of changes recently, so it'd make sense. Dang! Haha
Dang, maybe they've altered it. I'm seeing the same thing as you now.
I swear I need to continue to work on my vocabulary
J.Y. when reviewing a very wrong answer choice: “OH COME ONNN”
something felt so wrong choosing the shorter answer over the longer ones
@no-coconuts lol that strategy almost never works dawg
@TeklaCo what strategy? just an observation.
Haven't watched it yet but really don't feel like the explanation video for this question had to be nearly 18 minutes.
@TheSovereign sometimes the vids are over kill. Job security I guess lol
2/2 on a roll! What helps me is taking my time with these 4 mins but really try to think about it and not rush
knew it was A but picked E anyway......rip
I didn't know promote was causal language ganggg wya
My confidence lever - ZERO
guys I’m scared
these are so hard
Somehow I am doing much better with these than with weaken questions like how does that even happen
my gut said A. good job my gut!
@SydneyRoper didn't trust mine and got 2 wrong answers instead :D