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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 …
... strictly applying "no presumed cause, no presumed effect" strategy.
And ... since it is not "presumed cause, presumed effect."
Could people ... -
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 …
... of:
1. eliminating alternative cause; or
2. eliminating reversed ... cause with presumed effect; or
4. showing no presumed cause, no presumed effect ... -
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. …
B points out that, in the absence of the factor identified by the argument as the cause, there's also an absence of the effect. This is a standard way of strengthening a causal argument. -
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. …
... ) or some contrapositive to that effect (~Ra --> ~C) or ... conclusion incorrectly points to a cause (using the word "promoted"), ... however, points to a cause (an indirect cause), helping to justify, and ... heavy metal does not cause sewage sludge to have ... -
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 …
... A, or an independent 3rd cause that affects both, or no ... of the cause without the effect, or the effect with the cause this may ... -
"Since" necessary or sufficient condition?I know this is probably a rookie question, but I require an expert answer. So how do we diagram since? I don't recall it in the lessons. I have reaso…
... describe is a one-time cause and effect relationship (because it rained ... -
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…
... % with a quantity
Alternate cause/alternate explanation of a given ... if this one cause/explanation does not hold, effect or phenomenon does ... -
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…
... unlikely to be the cause (of the reproductive abnormalities ... paper mills. One possible cause is dioxin, which paper ... a possible cause (dioxin decomposes slowly ) without the presumed effect (fish ... dioxin might still be the cause. Even though dioxin decomposes ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... I would diagram. A cause and effect relationship isn't identical to ... -
What's the difference between "All because..." and "Only because..."?In terms of necessary and sufficient conditions for the LSAT, I'm wondering what the difference is between "All because..." and "Only because...". Fo…
... I would diagram. A cause and effect relationship isn't identical to ... -
PT47.S1.Q22 - columnist: there are certain pesticidesThis LR section killed me. I spent all day BRing questions 22, 24, and 26 in this section. This is another one that I am just lost on. I eliminate…
... that when the cause isn't there the effect also isn't ... the U.S. Stopped, the effect would still remain which is ... -
A confusion between conditional logic and causationHi 7sagers, I just had a confusion cause by PT 68 section 2 question 24. JY's explanation is if Hormone causes Stress, then reducing Hormone can redu…
... cause Y to happen, the cause (X) must have occurred before the effect ... (a common third cause, spurious correlation, or reverse cause). This is essential ... -
Assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationshipShould it be true that the assumption of "/A -> /B " in the causal relationship is A -> B
Yeah we don't really "do" Powerscore around here. Are you talking about, like, showing the effect without the cause or something like that? -
PT73 S2 LR - I really need some help with explanations on a couple questionsPT73 S2 LR - I *really* need some help with explanations on a couple LR questions on this test Question 9 (weaken) - Answer is C, i picked A Qu…
... why the effect took place independent of the purported cause. C gives ... or lack thereof being the cause of the fall, maybe it ... -
PT.51 S1 Q8How is is C the correct answer... I'm not seeing the connection. Someone please help! The conclusion is "we can now dismiss the widely held suspi…
... . We care about its actual effect.
Answer B: Some ... well, then sugars probably do cause hyperactivity!
Answer D ... -
RC subject matter list (sub-category)Some topics appear more frequently than others on the LSAT. It may be helpful to prioritize your reading in addition to the LSAT passages. Here's a …
I wonder if we can get a list like this not by subject matter but by overarching argument type/structure. For example:
Cause and effect
No opinion
2 opinions + synthesis
2 opinions + new hypothesis
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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…
... causal connection" not "doesn't cause". "Causal connection" is a ... of damage to chromosome 6 cause schizophrenia". (Maybe chromosomal deletions ... " some people show the effect and some don't. So ... where the effect can happen without that specific cause.
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NA totally wrecks meWhat is everyone doing to conquer NA? I have a really difficult time on these questions...I'm thinking maybe I need to go back to the curriculum, bu…
... , is the method of reasoning cause and effect, or an argument by ... -
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…
... . Because a cause always has the effect but the effect can have multiple ... -
PT3.S2.Q25 - The public in the United StatesFor this question, I was able to see that the flaw was a equivocation between a substantial budget and an adequate one. Answer choice E seemed to ref…
... the cause doesn't exist (soviet threat dissovlving) and therefore the effect ... -
PT16.S2.Q21 - several years ago, as a measureHey, could someone help explain in detail why A is the correct answer choice? I am still lost. Thank you.
... /> *This is a classic cause and effect argument:
Two ... cause and effect argument is to show that the cause and effect ... will help you understand cause and effect types of arguments: ... questions that are based on cause and effect argument type.
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PT16.S2.Q21 - several years ago, as a measureHey, could someone help explain in detail why A is the correct answer choice? I am still lost. Thank you.
... example of the same cause and same effect or 2. Provides an ... example of no cause and no effect or 3. Provides ... This implies effect (decrease in populations no greater than) without cause (poison ... weak way to imply same cause, same effect. In other words, if ... -
Weakening QuestionsI read the following (I think on one of the Manhattan prep forums) about weakening questions. <b>On weakening questions, when the argument posits …
... 2 options
1. effect w/o cause
2. (In my ... opinion better) A does not cause B, but rather B causes ... -
Weakening QuestionsI read the following (I think on one of the Manhattan prep forums) about weakening questions. <b>On weakening questions, when the argument posits …
... answer choice are you calling effect without cause? A? If you're ... -
No cause X no effect Y?Hi I thought if there is no cause, then no effect can be true and can strengthen an argument. then I met this question...PT65.S1.Q15. From the c…
... unfamiliar with the "no cause X no effect Y" principle nor how ... says, in my paraphrase, that cause X produces more deaths than ... -
PT19.S2.Q04 - scientists analyzing air bubblesI had this one down to C and D and ultimately went with C. I saw C an an alternate explanation but would C have been eliminated because the increase …
... weaken a causal conclusion: cause without effect, effect without cause, Alternate cause, and the relationship ... these methods:
1. Cause without effect (An instance of ferrous material ... in CO2)
2. Effect without cause (An instance of Algae/Diatom ... -
PT07.S3.Q18 - crop rotation increase yieldsHey All, You can never have too much practice with RC, right? Which is why you should definitely go check out this passage and then help a girl ou…
... . They don't share a cause and effect relationship. But they do ... -
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…
... I learned recently - that cause and effect argument can be more complex ... anomaly lsat question that has cause and effect argument but you have ... -
Conditional vs CasualHi, I am having a hard time differentiating between a cause and effect and a conditional statement. Would anyone have tips or tricks?
... repeated instances of the cause (eating) preceding the effect (pigs flying). Of ... -
Conditional vs CasualHi, I am having a hard time differentiating between a cause and effect and a conditional statement. Would anyone have tips or tricks?
... temporal relationship. An effect must come after a cause. 'The rain caused ... /> If we have causal, the cause doesn't guarantee that affect ...
