Would somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything?
Thanks!
On weakening questions, when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of the following:
Conclusion States: A Causes B
1. Provides an alternative cause (no competing cause) (C also Causes
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2. 3rd competing cause (C causes both A and
3. Chronology inconsistent - B happened prior to A/Reversal of Cause and Effect
4. Competing Dataset --> Competing Results
5. Proof the entire occurrence was the result of Coincidence A/B
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6. Provides an example of the presumed cause without the presumed effect
7. Provides an example of the presumed effect without the presumed cause.
(Examples of weakening through correlation. Correlation can strengthen or weaken an argument, but is not sufficient support for an argument)
On strengthening questions, when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one of the following:
Conclusion States: A Causes B
1. Block an alternative cause/explanation (no competing cause)
2. Block 3rd competing cause NOT (C causes both A and
3. Chronology consistent - A happened prior to B/No reversal
4. Corroborating Dataset --> Corroborating Results
5. Block Coincidence A/B
Comments
Looks to be quite comprehensive.
So when you come across an anomaly lsat question that has cause and effect argument but you have an answer choice that does not fit any of these criteria you have listed above, and trust me you will come across a few of these curve breaker questions, I would definitely take note of them and learn from them for future tests. : )