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Doubt in causationHey, I was wondering that when we say that A causes B, do we understand it to mean that whenever A will happen B shall follow or does such a causal r…
... outcome (there's a causal connection between smoking and ... could explain the observed correlation. This argument is saying ... argument that there's no causal correlation. This is extraneous information ... that "there is no causal correlation", so clearly he doesn ... -
can you list some correlation and causal statements appearing in LSAT?I found correlation statement and causal statement are quite easy to confuse in LSAT. I think it is good to come up with list that LSAT usually makes…
I found correlation statement and causal statement are quite easy to ... go first.
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Causation argument (Correlation vs. Coincidence)Hi guys, Hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving break! I just had a quick question on Causation arguments. I know there are several ways …
... several ways to weaken a correlation/coincidence - causation arguments - providing a ... (as opposed to correlation) as the support for causal conclusion, would it ... -
Correlation indicatorsAnyone have a good list of terms that indication correlation? I have a hard time distinguishing what’s causal and what’s correlated.
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Defining a causal relationshipPrior to the LSAT I've never really considered why A causes B. I'm very unsure of my definition of a causal relationship and would like to put it out…
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Good looking lawyers make more money?So there's been a few studies that found that good looking people make more money on average over their lifetime than people who are not good looking…
... establish that there is a correlation between looks and income or ... causal relationship but if all they've done is establish a correlation ... -
"Causation implies Correlation" article.Check out this really great NY Times article about women empowerment. What's really neat about the article is how causation theory is used to substan…
... study managed to tease out correlation from causation and found that ... -
[Question] Valid inferences for Correlation?Hi guys... Maybe these are obvious and I'm missing something but I couldn't really find an answer online so I was hoping someone can help me out with…
... with some general questions regarding correlation.
If given a ... statement of positive correlation such as "as A increases ...
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An EVEN BETTER 'Correlation does not imply Causation' article.Thanks JY... You've made me into a causation theory nerd. -_- http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-correlation-implying-causation-means-in-the-re…
Thanks JY... You've made me into a causation theory nerd. -_-
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Syllogisms and Causal ArgumentsObviously most of us know by now that there are a handful of syllogism forms that reoccur over and over throughout the LR. I know that causality is d…
... valid argument forms relate to causal arguments? Are these syllogisms applicable ... to causal arguments at all or are ... -
Causation - CorrelationHey guys! I've been meaning to ask if anyone could help me better understand this concept. I think I understand it but when I'm under timed condit…
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LR Study Guide*I was sent this LR study guide a couple of months ago from a fellow 7Sager and it has been very helpful. It's not as detailed as some of the others…
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- Causal Relationship
- Causation Theory: (as ... no competing causes
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LSAT Study Guide -- PrimerHey guys! I made a study guide on Quizlet with LR question types (like Mike suggested) that I wanted to share/ get feedback on (particularly with res…
... identify the flaw (e.g., correlation =/= causation)
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Correlation v. association?Can someone please explain the difference between these two concepts? I'd guess that association is generally weaker than correlation, but is there s…
... association is generally weaker than correlation, but is there some hard ... separates the two concept? Is correlation always linear? I feel like ... heard the phrase, "non-linear correlation" ...
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PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ The following is my reasoning for why the answer to PT64S1Q22 is D, and is not B. …
... on a correlation. B indicates a correlation, not a ... (C --> Rh) (relationship is causal)
• Ra
☆ therfor ... (relationship causal)
Flaw: The correlation of Ra, ... further discrediting a potentially causal relationship. Wrong answer.
21.2.24 (Method of Reasoning Questions Problem Set 10)Can someone explain how A is the correct answer? I got this question correct by POE, but during BR, I just can't figure out how A is explicitly corr…
... /correlation flaw. Plus, even if the sun were to be a causal ...Assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationshipShould it be true that the assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationship is A -> B
Should it be true that the assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationship is A -> BPT72.S2.Q02 - archaeologist: for 2,000 years the ancient sumerianshttps://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-02/ Does the stimulus in this question illustrate a causal relationship between the S…
... in this question illustrate a causal relationship between the Sumerian's ... stimulus can indicate a mere correlation, that there were other factors ...Causal Argument and ConditionalityI think I am confused with causal argument and conditionality. I felt when causal argument has something to do with explanation, giving explanation…
... think I am confused with causal argument and conditionality.
I ... felt when causal argument has something to do ... is a premise describing a causal relationship, would it be okay ...Establishing a CorrelationI would appreciate if somebody could clarify this one for me.. https://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-72-section-2-question-14/ Here, JY equate…
... automatically” is not establishing a correlation. (because we don't know ...Causation Question StrategyWould somebody mind looking at the strategy below and letting me know if it makes sense/I've included everything? Thanks! On weakening questi…
... , when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one ... .
(Examples of weakening through correlation. Correlation can strengthen or weaken an ... , when the argument posits a causal relationship, answer choice does one ...Causation vs. Correlation vs. ConditionalityHi All, Does the below statement make sense? I am trying to get a big picture view of these 3 ideas. CAUSATION --> PERFECT CORRELATION* < ---> …
... Causation implies Perfect Positive Correlation.
Correlation (regardless of strength ...
Perfect Correlation (and only perfect correlation) implies conditionality
Conditionality implies perfect correlation.
...Does causation equal correlation?So I know that on the LSAT correlation can never, ever, ever equal causation. I know that correlation being there can strengthen causation and a lack…
... know that on the LSAT correlation can never, ever, ... causation. I know that correlation being there can strengthen causation ... and a lack of correlation can weaken causation.
... is this: does causation equal correlation (on the LSAT specifically?) ...CorrelationI know how to strengthen and weaken correlation within a stimulus. However, my problem is that while under timed conditions, I somehow miss the corre…
... how to strengthen and weaken correlation within a stimulus. However, my ... conditions, I somehow miss the correlation within the stimulus. Because of ... to instantly pick up on correlation within a stimulus???Causation/correlation LR problem sets?Hi all, I'm having difficulty with the really challenging causation/correlation LR problems. Any suggestions on finding problem sets for these par…
... with the really challenging causation/correlation LR problems. Any suggestions on ...Causation in Relation to Weaken/StrengthenSo I’m really struggling with these causation questions, not because I'm getting the wrong answer, but because I’m confused about Causation strategy,…
... /strengthening questions, that are not causal, we approach these with the ... that as co-incidence or correlation, since some is kinda vague ... , so I went with Correlation. Since it’s a data ..."more likely" = correlation or causation?This whole time I thought "more likely" = strictly correlation because it means the same as "tend to" which is also correlation, but it seems like it…
This whole time I thought "more likely" = strictly correlation because it means the same as "tend to" which is also correlation, but it seems like it can be used as causation as well according to the more recent PTs.Correlation - causationHere's a funny story that illustrates a ridiculous usage of correlation (or really, coincidence in this case) proves causation: http://www.india.…
... illustrates a ridiculous usage of correlation (or really, coincidence in this ...When can someone "elicit a cause from a correlation"?So im going deeper and deeper into concepts and working on cookie cutters. Is there any situation where it would be appropriate to assume a cause fro…
So im going deeper and deeper into concepts and working on cookie cutters. Is there any situation where it would be appropriate to assume a cause from a correlation?
