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Increasing LR scoresLogical reasoning is absolutely destroying my LSAT scores- i'm only getting like 60-70% of the questions correct. Im having trouble with FLAW, MSS in…
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How to improve on strengthen questions on LRI suck at weaken questions too, but I suck even more at strengthen questions. One of the problems is, I tend to try to focus on the error in the p…
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Parallel Flaw questionsHi There, Just wanted some on advice on these questions. I'm still having a little difficulty with these questions but am slowly getting better. I…
... , this is a causation argument where it mistakes correlation to causation -- i.e ... . it thinks that just because there is a correlation ... -
trouble with weakening and flaw questionsI've reviewed JY's videos, but I'm having issues. On the most recent tests I've done, I'm getting ~55% of these questions. On the weakening, I'm tryi…
... the source, part to whole, correlation-causation, etc.). The other headings include ... -
Reflection on December14 LSATHi all lovely 7 sagers, just want to write down some reflections I feel for this just finished LSAT and see if anyone, particularly if the 7 Sage ins…
Thanks, syn_101. So are the December questions harder? Or does Dec attract a lower raw-scoring cohort? Ha, I'm sure there's a correlation/causation question in here somewhere ;) -
LSAT as a poor predictor addendaMy pre law advisor said to submit an addenda explaining that my LSAT is a poor predictor of my future promise at law school. I am applying this cycle…
Correlation is not causation. The LSAT is correlated very ... -
rejection correlated with school rankingDo law schools accept less students if their ranking goes up because they want to show exclusivity?
@"Jonathan Wang" correlation does not imply causation :D How could I make this mistake :P . -
How to handle morning before test?Any ideas about how to keep it together for the 2-4 hours before the 12 pm test? With the 8 am test - you just get up and go - but I'm a bit worried …
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To those scoring high in RCDo you read for specific details? Or do you just vaguely remember where details they are? I'm trying to cut down on my time in RC, but I'm having a p…
... my earlier comment.. It could causation or it could be only correlation. -
CausationI have watched this lesson at least five times. I tried to do the questions but I can't weaken the argument. I don't know how to apply the Causatio…
... argument is using causation. a and b (a correlation), therefore a causes ... you identify the argument as causation - you have a leg up ... -
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…
... : SC -- SE, NC -- NE, reverse causation, alt. causes
2 ... diet?), is this mere correlation and not causation (drug is correlated to ... ; SE, SC --> NE, reverse causation, existence of alt causes)
Do "Parallel" credited responses not consider "some," "many," "most," et cetera?I've been missing many "Parallel" (both flaw and not) because of, say, a credited response containing "most" while the passage does not. Am I to gene…
... that the flaw is a correlation-causation fallacy (or false cause, whatever ...LR: strengthen and weakenOk so am I the only pretty little law geek that finds these questions tough? Lol I'm not bad at LR overall but these questions trip me up quite often…
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That being said, some correlation/causation weaken questions can muddle this ... you suspect there’s a "correlation implies causation” (i.e. A correlates ...PT22.S2.Q07 - newsletter for community-center volunteerscan someone please go through this with me? http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-22-section-2-question-07/
... ? She’s concluded a causation from a mere correlation. We know that ...PT28.S1.Q26 - modern navigation systemshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-28-section-1-question-26/ I chose D but the answer is E. I still don't understand why E is an answer. If pl…
This is your typical correlation to causation argument. Answer choice E does ... it doesn't strengthen this correlation. It just says that the ... every answer choice strengthens the correlation between the device and the ...I just can't find the flawHello All, I finished 7Sage's curriculum and now working on The Trainer. I see how they complement each other. I have an essential question and ve…
... focusing on an opinion, mistaking correlation for causation, switching necessary and sufficient ...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…
... a means of understand but causation is *usually* found in flaw ... flaw is almost always mistakes correlation for causation. No strict, conditional logic ...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…
... : http://7sage.com/lesson/causation/ and do the lessons ... really develop your understanding of causation and the flaws therein. ... most likely to encounter causation on flaw/strengthen/weaken ... favorite flaw for this is correlation/causation, and they also like ...Maybe just a rant, but can anyone relate and/or help me out here?Okay. I'd like to say that I've been lsat prepping for about a year / year and a half or so, however, during this time I've been working full time ho…
... score. I flew through the causation and correlation section because huh? Why ... all the questions that involved causation and correlation wrong. Well I went ...PT47.S3.Q19 - although high cholesterol levels (wording question)http://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-47-section-3-question-19/ When you encounter the word "contributes" on the LSAT, do you take this to be a "c…
... provided in form of a correlation: High cholesterol levels are ... a correlation is not sufficient on it's own to imply causation ... , it can provide evidence toward causation. Answer choice ... C does not imply that causation does in fact exist, ...PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
... more relevant to strengthening the correlation. I would still be hesitant ... help me to clarify this "correlation" strengthening "causation" ? I no longer possess ...PT64.S1.Q22 - microbiologist: because heavy metalshttp://7sage.com/lsat_explanations/lsat-64-section-1-question-22/ I completely understand the argument core and the correct answer. However, upon …
... somewhat about the relationship between correlation and causation, just not this LR ... question specifically.
While correlation ... can never prove causation, it can "strengthen the ...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. …
... not mean there is a causation from C to Ra. The ... "promoted"), based on a correlation. B indicates a correlation, not a cause ... />
B is a correlation, but it can strengthen the ... that D is also a correlation. Tempting but wrong precisely because ...CausationFor the regular weaken and strengthen questions, I am starting to get better. However, when it comes to causation, I am really confused. There is so …
... to approach causation questions with skepticism, and the trusty "correlation doesn' ... t imply causation" mantra. At times ... at all save for a correlation. It helps to get ... of the argument's purported causation to not be true. ...CausationFor the regular weaken and strengthen questions, I am starting to get better. However, when it comes to causation, I am really confused. There is so …
... B, so A causes B (*Correlation implies causation*)
Weaken:
Stimulus: A causes B (*Causation is referenced or used*)
Flaw and MSSHello, on all of my preptests, even after reviewing all the lessons and explanations I still miss Flaw and MSS questions, is there something I missed…
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Correlation implies causation
Circular reasoning (conclusion ...PT45.S1.Q12 - biologists have noted reproductive abnormalitiesI am having a problem seeing how a/c C WEAKENS. To me it looks like it is strengthening the argument. Maybe I am just misunderstanding how the ar…
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Premise (strengthening causation): the fish recover normal hormone ... mill shutdowns
Premise (weakening causation): and dioxin decomposes very slowly ... correlation in the premises and a conclusion that states an unjustified causation ...Strength and Weaken QuestionsSo I've seen A LOT of improvement on most of the question types. When I get to specific questions, I know exactly how to approach them and what to lo…
I agree with @tanes256 about causation and correlation questions. Definitely review that section over until you have it memorized. It is tricky.
