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PT15.S2.Q03 - A certain strain of bacteria was foundI am a bit confused with this question. This is a classic cause --> effect stimulus and we are being asked to strengthen the cause and effect relatio…
Got it. I guess my lapse was not realizing that no correlation also does not mean no causation. As such, you can't rule out it. That's a very good way of putting it.
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Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... because it’s making a correlation-causation error.
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Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... which doesn't require causation. Whether A causes ...
Despite the flawed causation, isn't it likely true ... causation flaws, the flaw is mistaking correlation for causation. But the correlation ... a leap from correlation to causation. You're absolutely ... -
Inferrences based on "the more Xs, the more Ys"Hi All, My question is: from "the more Xs, the more Ys", could I infer "the less Xs, the less Ys"? This inference seems neither a valid nor a…
... /> Both arguments are making a correlation-causation error, right?
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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…
... -version
Under "5) Causation confusions"
Also something ... flaw to ignore a correlation. In other words correlation ≠ causation, but also correlation ≠ not causation. -
143 After 5 Months of PrepHi all, I have been studying 7sage for 5 months - started with Khan Academy, etc. I just took my first PT since December (140 score) and scored a …
... they made (e.g. “correlation isn’t causation”)
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Weakening questions on Newer LSATsThis might be common knowledge and I have certainly come across this in the core curriculum, but did not quite grasp what is meant. I am realizing th…
... I can see analogies, studies, correlation/causation pretty easily.
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Inconsistent LR ScoringI took the most recent pt and scored 22 correct on one LR section and only 9 correct on the other section. Throughout my LSAT studies, my score f…
... they work (i.e. conditional, correlation causation, argument by analogy, etc.). With ... to look for. (i.e.-- correlation causation reasoning, you'll be looking ... -
Weird PT patternRecently in tests, with regards to the LR section, I've been scoring perfect or near perfect on all the four-star/five-star "curve breaker" questions…
... a 3 star question (correlation doesn't imply causation right?). I can ... -
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... how strictly we treat the causation. But first things first ... are very clearly establishing a causation argument. Since that is ... line to the correlation doesn't equal causation answer. Still though ... have to understand that causation does have a temporal ... -
PT F97.S3.Q18 - new record has been set for the number of murders committedCould someone help me understand how AC E counters the city officials response? On another note, I have a tendency to want to set off either the …
... : (1) Reverse causation, (2) Additional third factor, (3) Mere correlation. Here, we ... -
Help with identifying some flaws and necessary assumptions in an answer choiceI would like some help in identifying some ways in which the following passage could be flawed: both if it were to be modified and also as it is curr…
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1. the correlation reflects a causation
- there has ... -
PT1.S4.Q12 - A recent study found that snoring...Hi, I am still confused on how choice D doesn't weaken the argument? Choice A seems like a weak answer choice doesn't it?
... are three assumptions:
- Correlation is causation.
- There are ... author is assuming that the correlation is causation.
Premise: "Snoring ... you must prove that the correlation is causation, there are no alterative ... -
PTC.S2.Q16 - Researcher: Results indicate that the higher...I was able to reach the right answer because I came up with a saying or mnemonic. I wrote down "because something is correlated doesn't mean 1 causes…
On a basic level, the author is saying that the correlation does not necessarily allude to causation. They support this argument by saying that rather than A caused B that it is equally possible that B caused A. -
PTC.S2.Q17 - Two hundred randomly selected... (MSS question)I choice A because I based it off on only about the subjects being paralyzed. I believed that was discussed more than the subjects having the presenc…
... relationship. Maybe looking into correlation v causation may be helpful for future ... -
PT127.S3.Q17 - Could someone explain to meCould someone explain to me why answer E is not correct? I am having trouble understanding why, thanks y'all! **Admin Note: Edited title. For LR q…
... making a huge jump from correlation (the poem still being performed ... sung instead of recited) to causation (that's THE REASON for ... -
PT156.S2.Q15 - Does anyone know whyDoes anyone know why A is correct here? There is no explanation video so I'm a little confused. **Admin Note: Edited title. For LR questions, plea…
... B: Incorrect flaw, assumes causation from correlation and attributes the existence of ... it relies on a perceived correlation (belief in truth, benefit from ... , actual benefit). Choice B attributes causation without evidence and makes a ... -
Averaging 158, is 163-165 doable within the next 5 weeks for Sept sitting?Hi all, I have been studying for the LSAT since March. I started with a 143 diagnostic, and there was a slow and steady improvement since then. F…
... explanation, or when causation is established on basis of correlation. While 7Sage ... -
Does anyone have a strategy sheet for the different types of LR questions?If anyone could share their strategy sheet for Logical Reasoning question types, it would be greatly appreciated. 7Sage has a really helpful one i…
... the first”
b. Correlation ≠ Causation: “confusing the coincidence of two ... a causal relationship where only correlation has been indicated”
Weaken Question Cheat SheetAfter finishing both lessons on Weaken Question I finished feeling overwhelmed by the amount of strategies to attack a Weaken question. We have three…
... question. We have three (1) Causation (2) Assumption (3) Problem and ...LR Question- Eyewitness identification (Sorry abt the title..forget it comes from which PT..)Hi guys, sorry about the title..I did the question several days ago..so I forget it comes from which PT..As soon as I find out i will change the disc…
... of eyewitness identifications show little correlation between the accuracy of a ...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 ... 've done is establish a correlation, their findings are not as ...A good book to improve RCI was not a very talented reader and have been struggling but I found correlation between my ability to understand the content of this book and my a…
... been struggling but I found correlation between my ability to understand ...Blocking for Strengthen questions Can someone explain "blocking" the alternative hypothesis? I am doing the strengthen causation questions, I got them right and went back to make …
... ? I am doing the strengthen causation questions, I got them right ..."Will usually be"I learned in a video explanation that "will usually be" always indicates a correlation? Is that true? I don't think I have that in my notes. Ooops…
I learned in a video explanation that "will usually be" always indicates a correlation? Is that true? I don't think I have that in my notes. Ooops lolLG troubleWhile I am making progress in the LG section, I am seeing that there is a pattern I do not like. It is an extremely sporadic pattern. Either I unders…
... isn't a very strong correlation between game type for me ...Does "A causes B" equal to A -->B?Hi, guys, I am confused with the relationship between "causation" and conditional logic. Could anyone give me some help? According to the lessons, it…
... confused with the relationship between "causation" and conditional logic. Could anyone ...Causation LogicCan you conclude from A cause B cause C that A cause C?
Can you conclude from A cause B cause C that A cause C?PT28.S1.Q05 - the number of codfish in the north atlantichttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-28-section-1-question-05/ Correct me if I am wrong in my explanation. <strong>The kind of question th…
... didn’t know about the correlation between Cod decrease and seal ...PT20.S1.Q04 - an ingredient in marijuanahttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-20-section-1-question-04/ Correct me if I am wrong in my explanation. *The kind of question this is:* …
... know about marijuana and its correlation with THC.
*Answer ...
