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PT22.S2.Q23: a discussion about the correlation indicatorsFor this question, I conceived the flaw to be"from correlation to causation, and thus to prescriptive assertion". I was threw off by E at my first si…
... the flaw to be"from correlation to causation, and thus ... "most subjects + predicate" as a correlation. But at hindsight, if I ... strong indicator for showing a correlation.
So does ... do you usually spot a correlation?
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How to improve based on LR wrong answer patterns?Hi, friends!! Hope you are doing well. I have a question regarding LR study methods. I have done about 50+ PT, got the question type basics, and foun…
... I repeatedly fall prey to strengthen/weaken/flaw questions and the ... PTs. I understand theories like correlation =/ causation flaws, but face problems ... -
PT15.S3.Q23 - Asbestos is a silent killer (Still in need of second opinion!)Could a kind 7sager double-check my logic? After reading the argument, I thought it was well-supported. If it is in fact a poor argument, could someo…
... a renovation? And does E strengthen the argument since it provides ... fibers released into environment
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Flaw Types with Example Questions - Redux 2021 Pandemic Cycle VersionReviving this excellent resource so we can add to it and keep it alive. Credit to @alyhobbs and the 3 years ago crew. Hope you all are killing it whe…
... for granted that if a correlation has been observed between ...
"It mistakes a correlation between the type of brain ... Parkinson's disease for a causal relation between the two"
correlation"
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PT39.S4.Q4: Why am I so terrible at necessary assumption questions?I thought the argument was a causal conclusion because of “increases.” Since the argument goes from correlation to causation, isn’t one of the assump…
... a causal conclusion because of “increases.” Since the argument goes from correlation ... assumptions that there is a causal relationship between watching TV and ... -
PT22.S4.Q13 "causal claim" vs. "if then" statementHey guys, How can we tell the difference between a causal assertion and a “if then” statement? I chose D by intuition, but I did struggle for …
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How do I know I'm making a reasonable assumption on strengthen/weaken questions?Hiii, I've gone through the CC and taken a few PTs, and I notice that my main problem in LR is that I tend to make unreasonable assumptions. Espec…
... assumptions. Especially for weaken and strengthen questions––I always end up ... -
PT62.S4.Q19: I thought the LSAT only dealt with causal relationships in terms of a singular causeI thought on the LSAT, it was one cause per effect, not multiple causes per effect. Why is the correct answer acceptable in this instance? Shouldn't …
... this "sufficient" as in the causal sufficient (enough to cause pain ... -
PT58.S1.Q11 & PT62.S4.Q19: Anybody willing to lend a helping hand?I honestly didn't see the flaw when I first did this question and am wondering how people who did see the issue manage to go about solving these ques…
... an imperfect correlation doesn't mean there is NO causal relationship. For ... -
PT58.S1.Q11 & PT62.S4.Q19: Come on, where's the 7sage community! My post is getting ignored!I just couldn't anticipate the flaws with either of these questions and would like to know how people who got these correct went about doing them. My…
... there wasn't a perfect correlation in the premises and so ... that therefore there was no causal relationship. Is this the correct ... -
Comprehensive strategy for Strengthen Principle questions (PSY)Does anyone have a good comprehensive strategy for addressing these question types? They are very similar to strengthen, but for some reason I find t…
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How can I tell the difference with Strengthen and Necessary Assumption Questions?Hi everyone, I understand that in a **Strengthen** question our task is to identify an AC that will make the conclusion more likely to be true. …
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Is a "premise booster" or "restated premise" answer ever correct?For strengthening questions, we know that we need to defend the argument by: -Strengthening data in stim i.e. survey results, data, and showing that…
... mistakes with data.
-For causal:
->Eliminate alternate causes ... premise's truth doesn't strengthen an argument.
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Flaw Questions - Causation vs. CorrelationAnyone have advice on determining when a flaw question has jumped from a correlation to a cause and effect argument? Each flaw question I do with cor…
... question has jumped from a correlation to a cause and effect ... flaw question I do with correlation and causation in the mix ... is 'infers cause from mere correlation'. Any help is appreciated! :) -
Correlation indicatorsDoes "tend to" mean a correlation? Like for example if X tends to Y. I thought "tends to" meant causation because I thought it was saying when you …
Does "tend to" mean a correlation? Like for example if X tends to Y. I thought "tends to" meant causation because I thought it was saying when you have X, you'll have Y which is causation. -
Strengthening and weakening causation argumentsFor arguments that falsely conclude causation from correlation, can you strengthen the argument through an answer choice that demonstrates that the s…
... falsely conclude causation from correlation, can you strengthen the argument through an ... ' milk feel sick, would that strengthen the argument? Conversely, could I ... -
Struggling with finding assumptions in strengthen and weaken questionsI was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting better ta finding the assumptions in strengthen an weaken questions?
I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting better ta finding the assumptions in strengthen an weaken questions? -
Causal Contrapositive?Can you take the contrapositive of a causal statement? For example, if it said that A caused B, and we don't have B, is it logically corrected to say…
Can you take the contrapositive of a causal statement? For example, if it said that A caused B, and we don't have B, is it logically corrected to say then we don't have A? Or does causation not work like that? -
PT F97.S1.Q14 - I am confused here as to why AC E does not workPrepTest February 1997 - Section 1 - Question 14 - AC E #help I am confused here as to why AC E does not work. Although I have my own reasons, I a…
... no causal effect on collisions, and instead is simply case of correlation ... -
Causal and conditional reasoning: Are they more present on some question types than on others?Are there some question types that are more likely to have causal or conditional reasoning in the stimulus than others?
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PT4.S4.Q4 causal relationshipHi! According to your explanation video, the tutor said the cause here is 'technologically superior' and the effect is 'lower infant mortality' bu…
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Do causal relationships/comparative statements require contrapositives?I'm going through the "Skill Builder - Group 2 Translations" unit of the Conditional and Set Logic section in the Core Curriculum and I'm having some…
... used to express a potential causal relationship (more than a sufficient ... are conditional with comparative and causal elements (at least based on ... would statements indicating there being causal and/or comparative elements _ ... -
Strategy for Weaken/Strengthen QuestionsI have heard people say that using the "and" and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them arrive at the right answer. The str…
... " and "but" strategy for weaken/strengthen questions really helps them arrive ... when you are asked to strengthen the argument, you say "and ... -
June 1997 Digital LR2 8, How to approach Strengthen questions?Early in the development of a new product line, the critical resource is talent. New marketing ventures require a degree of managerial skill dispropo…
... confused on how to approach strengthen questions. I focused on the ... problem. Because I thought for Strengthen questions you focus on the ... -
Causation ,condition, premise and conclusionAfter going through all the courses in 7sage, I found myself still confused about causation and conditional logical, especially how to know the relat…
... and the major types are correlation-causation, and phenomenon-hypothesis ... (although I think correlation-causation types fall under ... LSAT will ask you to strengthen, weaken, identify the flaw ... these:
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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…
... (perhaps falsely) it means to strengthen the argument a causation relationship ... : when can we conclude a causal relation exists? I often see ... -
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…
... evidence of a very high correlation. The point I'm ... every time you increase the correlation, your argument of causation ... When an argument has a causal relationship in weakening questions, there ... the stronger you make that correlation, the stronger your claim ... -
Help With "Making Assumptions" For Weakening/StrengtheningSo JY always predicts a assumption that closes the gap between the premises and conclusion, and its magically in the answer choices. For those of us …
... . Depending on if its a correlation or coincidence the correct "weaken ... />
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Cheat Sheet - LR question typesFor LR reasoning is there a cheat sheet out there that summarizes all the strategies by question type?
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- Employed in LR
- Causal Relationship
- Causation Theory ... no competing causes
- Correlation Theory:
~~ Empirically observes co ... causation, but causation DOES imply correlation
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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…
... , and doesn't have the correlation/causation flaw (tho there is ... block/fill it) a causation/correlation AC is def a possible ... you are looking for a strengthen answer you may want to ... gives us causation will probably strengthen that (depending on the question ...
