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Help with Flaw Type ExamplesHey everyone, I am having a hard time with Flaw Questions. I know we are supposed to memorize the common argument flaws but that is where my struggle…
... the english.
PT47S1Q23: Causation/Correlation
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PT64.S1.Q22 - Microbiologist: Because heavy metals are normallyHi all, I was hoping someone might be able to help me with two things here: 1) In my BR I was really torn between A and B and eventually chose …
... disclaimer, I struggle with the causation-correlation idea too. It is so ... to strengthen/weaken argument about causation-correlation, it will be a good ... -
Just got 7sage. Which lessons are most impactful?I've already done quite a bit of prep using sources such LSAT Trainer and other things so I have a decent foundation. Which lessons are popular/super…
... you make during your PTs (causation framework questions for example) and then ... -
PT73.S2.Q15: Why is A incorrect?So I had a really difficult time with this question because of answer choice A. When it says "takes for granted," is that saying the author is assumi…
... of sales. It's a causation-correlation issue here, which is why ... -
PT73.S2.Q15: Why is A incorrect?So I had a really difficult time with this question because of answer choice A. When it says "takes for granted," is that saying the author is assumi…
... of sales. It's a causation-correlation issue here, which is why ... -
PT73.S2.Q15: Why is A incorrect?So I had a really difficult time with this question because of answer choice A. When it says "takes for granted," is that saying the author is assumi…
... of sales. It's a causation-correlation issue here, which is why ... -
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…
... correlation can weaken causation.
My question is this: does causation equal correlation ... are examples. Bonus points: LSAT questions off the top of your ... -
Positive correlation or causation?I was going through PT 47 and wanted some clarification on phrases. Section 1 Q23 of PT47 uses the phrase "accompanied by" and this indicates posi…
... by" and this indicates positive correlation.
However, in section ... " and this indicates causation. Links below for the two questions.
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Drills for Correlation and Causation?Hi! Does anyone know what is the best way to drill for correlation and causation questions? I am having a really hard time grasping that concept even…
... best way to drill for correlation and causation questions? I am having a ... list of prep test questions about causation and correlation OR if you have ... -
How do you know a question has the correlation-causation flaw?I have been having issues with missing out on these questions lately, and I am not sure why---I used to be able to get them immediately. Do such ques…
... with missing out on these questions lately, and I am not ... get them immediately. Do such questions generally include "causality" in the ... all likelihood, it is a correlation-causation flaw? Sorry for the stupid ... back to look at the causation lessons, but am still ... -
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, I ... is 'infers cause from mere correlation'. Any help is appreciated! :) -
"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…
... about the article is how causation theory is used to substantiate ... I found relatable to our causation lesson:
"One study ... study managed to tease out correlation from causation and found that for ... -
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. -_-
http://motherboard.vice.com/blog/what-correlation-implying-causation-means-in-the-real-world?trk_source=nav -
Flaw QuestionsDoes anybody know of LR questions that are grouped together by the type of flaw? A group of questions that all contain correlation/causation flaws, c…
Does anybody know of LR questions that are grouped together by ... flaw? A group of questions that all contain correlation/causation flaws, circular reasoning ... AC. On the harder flaw questions I don't always recognize ... -
LR Questions Organized by Type Master List (with flaw specific designation)Drilling LR questions by question type came up during the last BR group call. I thought I'd share something that I've been using with everyone, a <b>…
Drilling LR questions by question type came up ... , a master list of LR questions grouped by question type (aside ... to authority flaws, correlation/causation etc). I usually search 'correlation' or 'necessity/sufficiency ... -
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* < ---> …
... ; CONDITIONALITY
Causation implies Perfect Positive Correlation.
Correlation (regardless of strength ... ) does not imply causation.
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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,…
... m really struggling with these causation questions, not because I'm ... the Synesthesiacs question, under the Causation questions in the syllabus (LSAT ... that as co-incidence or correlation, since some is kinda ... vague, so I went with Correlation. Since it’s a ... -
"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.…
... usage of correlation (or really, coincidence in this case) proves causation:
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 …
... Causation arguments. I know there are several ways to weaken a correlation ... /coincidence - causation arguments - providing ... (as opposed to correlation) as the support ... question with coincidence-causation arguments of which ...Assumption vs. Causation questionsCan someone explain the difference between assumption questions and causation questions when it comes to strengthening/weakening questions? I am comp…
Can someone explain the difference between assumption questions and causation questions when it comes to strengthening/weakening questions? I am completely lost after the causation lessons.Some tough LR questions WRECK Premise. When does this happen/Cookie cutters for this?Hey all, So i know like 90% of LR weaken and other questions attack relationship btw premise and conclusion. But some actually attack the premi…
... premise. the question is correlation causation, but one one weaken ... just said that the correlation actually doesn't exist ... /> is it just for correlation/causation questions -- where you can wreck the ... correlation? or is it also for survey/data questions, ...Causation and Phenomenon-Hypothesis QuestionsI just finished the causation and phenomenon portion of the course. For the most part I understand the concepts, but I was only averaging 4/5 correct…
I just finished the causation and phenomenon portion of the ... to review these types of questions or is it best to ...Cookie Cutter Review: Implicit CausationI want to quickly discuss a common type of causation argument that LSAC uses. Here is an example: **Those who wear glasses are more likely than…
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We take a correlation and make a recommendation, seems ... the argument makes is inferring causation from correlation.
correlation.
These questions are sometimes ... , despite making a correlation causation error. Here is ...Complex Causation / Assumed Premises QuestionsDoes anyone have any good examples of LR questions (from PTs 1-35 / 36-46 / 72-82...lol) which deploy some complex causation logic and or use some im…
... any good examples of LR questions (from PTs 1-35 / 36 ... ...lol) which deploy some complex causation logic and or use some ... high blood pressure].
Questions can be any "type" (flaw ...Phenomenon hypothesis & Correlation causation intensiveHi all the purpose of this post is twofold: to teach everything I know about phenomenon hypothesis (PH) and correlation causation (CC) argument types…
... about phenomenon hypothesis (PH) and correlation causation (CC) argument types, as well ... to bark."
In a correlation causation argument, let's say "hearing ...Identifying correlation vs causationI have a question on wording. If a statement says something along the lines of: Physics students are more likely to do well on the LSAT than Chemi…
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Does this indicate correlation or causation? Specifically, what does the phrase ... increases. --> does this indicate correlation or causation?
I have ...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…
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**Flaw Types with Example Questions**
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**5) Causation confusions**
- PT47S3Q23
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- PT66S4Q25 *Thanks akistotle ...Causation and Phenomenon Hypothesis Questions ConfusionI am genuinely so lost when it comes to this section, and I don't really want to move on until I am sure I have a better grasp. Can anyone help me wh…
... it comes to what these questions are even asking? I know ... how do I differentiate a causation question from a basic weakening ... figure out it is a causation question, how do I go ...[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…
... me out with some general questions regarding correlation.
If given ... a statement of positive correlation such as "as A increases ...
Also for negative correlation -"as A increases, B decreases ...
